Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet 1500

Table 1 shows ten common power train related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (three problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Chevrolet 1500

The Automatic Transmission problem

The sun shell on my transmission broke taking out reverse 2nd and 4th gears. This is a common problem with gm transmissions. Its a 97 chevy 1500 z71 4x4.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Transmission failure at 87,671 miles lost second gear, reverse gear and overdrive due defective part installed that was not hardened steel as per specialty transmission that did the rebuild of my transmission.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

1997 Chevrolet ck1500, vehicle caught fire. The consumer stated he started to have problems with the transmission slipping and the engine revved high. As he was pulling over to the shoulder, smoke started coming from under the hood. Soon after, fire erupted under the hood.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Chevrolet 1500 model year vehicles:



1500 Service Bulletins
1500 Safety Recalls
1500 Defect Investigations