Suspension Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension (four problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Chevrolet Silverado


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

The Suspension problem

There was an intermittent pull to the right. The pulling would become more severe when turning to the right. On one occasion the vehicle swerved violently to the right. The brakes were replaced but the problem still existed. The dealer was unable to find the problem.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

When making a right turn only vehicle would turn more then normal. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem

There is an electrical short in the sensor wheel rotation which causes vehicle to wander to the right. Dealer says the vehicle was fixed during the first week in may 99. Problem still exist.   Read details...


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