Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet C/k 3500

Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet C/k 3500.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chevrolet C/k 3500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Clutch problems
1

Clutch problem

Steering problems. Since my truck was new I have had problems with the power steering. I have intermittent loss of power steering, particularly when going at low speed. Sometimes there is also unintended power assist that pulls the car in the opposite direction. I have complained about it a dealer and been told there is nothing wrong. I have had it checked by a gm dealer and been told there is nothing wrong. But the problem persists. Sometimes, when I pull into my driveway, which is usually a left hand turn, I totally lose the power steering. I have also had repeated failure of the clutch system and slave cylinder. I have complained over and over again to gm with no results. I have had to replace the clutch three times. At one point, it shot me forward out of my driveway into the traffic unexpectedly when I pushed in the clutch. I believe it is a danger. It has been giving me trouble since the truck had 30,000 miles on it. I have been told by two mechanics that it is defective. Gm will do nothing and has done nothing since the first complaint at 30,000 miles.


Power Train related problems in other Chevrolet C/k 3500 model year vehicles:



C/k 3500 Service Bulletins
C/k 3500 Defect Investigations