Table 1 shows one common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Diesel Engine problems |
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 diesel truck. The sensor in the engine has caused the vehicle to shut off unexpectedly. The contact had to drive onto the emergency lane, shut the vehicle off, and allow it to reset. The failure has occurred at least twice a day since the fall of 2009. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that they would not repair the vehicle because it exceeded the 120,000 mile warranty. His vehicle can be repaired at his expense for $1200. The gm manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle the warranty limit had expired. The failure mileage was 143,548.