Structure Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet K1500

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet K1500. The number one most common problem is related to the tailgate hinge (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the structure (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Chevrolet K1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tailgate Hinge problems
2
Structure problems
1
Frame And Members problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 1997 Chevrolet K1500

The Tailgate Hinge problem

I have a 1997 chevy silverado 1500z71. The galvanizedbraid-steel tail gate support hinge used to support tail gate broke. They had a recall on the 1999-2000 for the same thing. It should have been on the 1997 also.   Read details...

The Structure problem

While driving on highway 65 mph, veehicle caught fire in rear between cab and bed, driver unaware, pointed by passerby, totaled, according to dealer, piece of fragment/paper blew into cab area.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

1997 chevy K1500 pickup, fuel tank was leaking, went to replace fuel tank and found the frame crossmember had rusted so bad that the fuel tank almost fell out of the vehicle, (this crossmember supports the front fuel tank strap.   Read details...


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