Table 1 shows ten common power train related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet K1500. The number one most common problem is related to the transmission failure (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the driveshaft (two problems).
Automatic transmission failed on my 1997 chevy K1500 pickup. Planetary sungear carrier broke. $2,000 to repair. This is a common failure for this model and design of transmission. Read details...
Drivetrain clunking noises in two or four wheel drive. There is a TSB on certain VIN numbers, but it doesn't apply to this VIN number. Read details...
Transmission began shifting very hard(jerking) from first to second gears and from second to third gear. When this occured the check enging light came on. Dealership told me theyiwould have to rebuild or replace the transmission. I had it replace at a cost of $2000. 00 out of my pocket. Read details...