Automatic Transmission problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

17 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2003

Consumer was complaining about a transmission problem. Transmission changed roughly when exiting off a ramp. Driver had to turn vehicle off and wait 5-10 seconds, then restart to reset the computer.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2003

I currently own a 1997 Silverado ext cab fleet side. I've had my brakes serviced numerous times and it continues to pull to the left when I'm braking. Also it's very hesitant in picking up speed when passing even with major tune-ups at chevy dealerships only to be serviced. I'm constantly purchasing front tires for my truck, with front end alignments being done often with the purchase of these tires.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2002

Continual problems with transmission faliure. Should look into other instances.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

I drove the truck to the gas station and it was fine. I restarted the truck to leave and when I shifted to reverse, nothing happened. I pushed the truck back and it would go forward in only 1st and 3rd gear.

5 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/09/1999

Steering was known to lock up several times when truck was owned for less then six months. Was in shop for steering six times. Four wheel drive then went out. Immediately followed by the transmission. No reverse and only had 1st and 2nd. Repairs have been extremely costly. My dream is now a nightmare. The steering could be fatal to any driver I just got lucky and wasn't driving fast when it locked up.

6 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/29/1999

Shift cable clip fell off causing loss of control of vehicle, shift cable had been replaced prior in 1997. Mjs.

7 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/28/1999

Truck is considered a lemon but dealer states that it doesn't qualify for a buy back. No safety defect (s) mentioned in summary.

8 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1999

While driving down the road on a right hand curve the steering wheel seems to try to turn right by itself. You have to hold it steady to keep it from going off the road.

9 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/15/1999

Front brass bushing shattered and filings ran through transmission. Repairing dealer indicates that this was the third such case in two days. Contacted selling dealer who indicated that several cases had been seen there for same transmission issue. Sli.

10 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 01/15/1999

At about 48000 miles I started experiencing a hard shift between second and third gear. It is very intermittent. It didn't matter if it was a long drive or short . In the last two weeks it has happened about 3 times. Whenever it happens all I need to do is pull over, turn the engine off for a few seconds, turn it on again and it's gone till the next time. Sometimes the check engine light is on sometimes it's off, does not seem to have any connection to the frequency of the problem occuring. I do not drive my truck hard. When I took it to the dealer they read the computer code and told me the the transmission was leaking internally and woud cost about $1500 to re-build it. At first I thought it was just bad luck until yesterday. I ran into a reggie williams who has the same year and model truck, same engine and transmission and the exact same problem down to the milage when it started happening, he will also be sending in a form. Since meeting reggie I have become very suspicious. I've had other chevy trucks and they last a long time without problem, and those I have had are minor. I contacted the chevy customer support people and they know nothing about what myself and reggie are experiencing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

11 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/20/1997

Transmission/overdrive melted.

12 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

Nar 6-03-2003 automatic transmission burned up as a result of overdrive.

13 Automatic Transmission problem

The numbers failure and fatalities and anything that has a series of 9 is only in the boxes so that the form would advance to the next step. Everytime I drive the truck as it is shifting to third gear the rear differental or the tranmission makes a loud klunking sound. I also have a rattle under the vehicle that the dealer says that is the shocks. They have tightened them up but they still rattle. I have contacted gm myself but they refuse to help. My voice is just not loud enough.

14 Automatic Transmission problem

The transmission made a sound while in 1st gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repairs.

15 Automatic Transmission problem

According to the dealer, the transmission valve is failing and this is a common problem with these vehicles and is temperature related.

16 Automatic Transmission problem

Transmission slams from 1st to 2nd when hot or vehicle is carrying a load. Transmission specialist tells me that this is a common problem with these trucks. Manufacturer denies a problem exists.

17 Automatic Transmission problem

A fire started under the middle console, causing transmission to malfunction. Dealer and manufacturer have been contacted.



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