Chevrolet Cheyenne 1997
Model Cheyenne made in 1997 by Chevrolet got 37 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 1997
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/11/2002 | 1 | 05/09/1997 | |
| Intermittently vehicle may not start up for 5 or 10 minutes after it has been turned off for a short moment. problem has to be diagnosed, but possibly the wiring harness was too close to manifold. * the wiring harness cover overheats and is starting to crack. the manufacturer was notified. dealer also replaced a/c compressor. flushed condenser. replaced expanstion tube. at one time the front brakes were replaced and rotors turned. broken bolts on right step replaced and straightened bent brackets. *tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| When the key was placed in the ignition it would not turn. the check engine light also illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who informed the consumer that the fuel injectors had to be replaced. please provide further details. *nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 03/11/2002 | 1 | 05/09/1997 | |
| Intermittently vehicle may not start up for 5 or 10 minutes after it has been turned off for a short moment. problem has to be diagnosed, but possibly the wiring harness was too close to manifold. * the wiring harness cover overheats and is starting to crack. the manufacturer was notified. dealer also replaced a/c compressor. flushed condenser. replaced expanstion tube. at one time the front brakes were replaced and rotors turned. broken bolts on right step replaced and straightened bent brackets. *tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/15/2000 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 03/11/2002 | 1 | 05/09/1997 | |
| Intermittently vehicle may not start up for 5 or 10 minutes after it has been turned off for a short moment. problem has to be diagnosed, but possibly the wiring harness was too close to manifold. * the wiring harness cover overheats and is starting to crack. the manufacturer was notified. dealer also replaced a/c compressor. flushed condenser. replaced expanstion tube. at one time the front brakes were replaced and rotors turned. broken bolts on right step replaced and straightened bent brackets. *tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fuel guage gives false reading due to defective fuel pump and sender. yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 11/12/2003 | 53329 | 7 | |
| Fuel injection system was repaired by the dealer after the vehicle lost pressure. currently, windshield wipers work intermittently. *ak the transmission was slipping because the motor was not functioning properly, the fuel injectors were the main cause for all of there parts to malfunction and break down, the abs brakes were activating on dry pavement at slower speeds, the steering wheel off center and vehicle pulled to the left and would intermittently clunk and found loose pitman arm, the vehicle would skip and shake, and the catalytic converter gave insufficient efficiency. *sc the fuel injection was repaired. the service dealer refused to repair anything dealing with the engine. the consumer stated that the windshield wiper motor has not yet been corrected. *tc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| When the key was placed in the ignition it would not turn. the check engine light also illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who informed the consumer that the fuel injectors had to be replaced. please provide further details. *nlm | |||
| While driving 70 mph vehicle started stalling, causing transmission to shut off. there was no warning light until after vehicle had cut off.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fuel guage gives false reading due to defective fuel pump and sender. yh | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 07/19/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2097 | |
| Air bags failed to deploy unpon impact on a tree. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 11/12/2003 | 53329 | 7 | |
| Fuel injection system was repaired by the dealer after the vehicle lost pressure. currently, windshield wipers work intermittently. *ak the transmission was slipping because the motor was not functioning properly, the fuel injectors were the main cause for all of there parts to malfunction and break down, the abs brakes were activating on dry pavement at slower speeds, the steering wheel off center and vehicle pulled to the left and would intermittently clunk and found loose pitman arm, the vehicle would skip and shake, and the catalytic converter gave insufficient efficiency. *sc the fuel injection was repaired. the service dealer refused to repair anything dealing with the engine. the consumer stated that the windshield wiper motor has not yet been corrected. *tc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| While driving 70 mph vehicle started stalling, causing transmission to shut off. there was no warning light until after vehicle had cut off.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 2 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Dt: the contact states that the windshield wiper motor on his vehicle was supposed to be covered under warranty. the manufacturer explained that the wipers would not be replaced until they failed. the windshield wiper motor would work intermittently. the problem with the motor was that it burnt like a mother board for the motor and it burnt all the copper tips and the plastic off of the wiring. also the seat belts would lock and then while driving the seat belt will come unlocked. the seat belts failed intermittently also. the contact owns a 1997 chevy cheyenne. the contact has had three sets of brakes and there is only like 67843 miles on the vehicle. *nm several components relating to the brake system were replaced. the original equipment tires (goodyear wrangler rts) were the wrong size and had to be replaced. *tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/04/2004 | 62000 | 2 | 05/07/1997 |
| Front seat belts intermittently unlocked from the belt buckle. also, front windshield wipers failed intermittently. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problems. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 2 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Dt: the contact states that the windshield wiper motor on his vehicle was supposed to be covered under warranty. the manufacturer explained that the wipers would not be replaced until they failed. the windshield wiper motor would work intermittently. the problem with the motor was that it burnt like a mother board for the motor and it burnt all the copper tips and the plastic off of the wiring. also the seat belts would lock and then while driving the seat belt will come unlocked. the seat belts failed intermittently also. the contact owns a 1997 chevy cheyenne. the contact has had three sets of brakes and there is only like 67843 miles on the vehicle. *nm several components relating to the brake system were replaced. the original equipment tires (goodyear wrangler rts) were the wrong size and had to be replaced. *tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/13/2000 | |||
| When applying brakes abs would engage and force the brake pedal to back up intermittently. dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall, and any repairs would be at consumer's cost. feel free to provide further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 11/12/2003 | 53329 | 7 | |
| Fuel injection system was repaired by the dealer after the vehicle lost pressure. currently, windshield wipers work intermittently. *ak the transmission was slipping because the motor was not functioning properly, the fuel injectors were the main cause for all of there parts to malfunction and break down, the abs brakes were activating on dry pavement at slower speeds, the steering wheel off center and vehicle pulled to the left and would intermittently clunk and found loose pitman arm, the vehicle would skip and shake, and the catalytic converter gave insufficient efficiency. *sc the fuel injection was repaired. the service dealer refused to repair anything dealing with the engine. the consumer stated that the windshield wiper motor has not yet been corrected. *tc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/11/2002 | 1 | 05/09/1997 | |
| Intermittently vehicle may not start up for 5 or 10 minutes after it has been turned off for a short moment. problem has to be diagnosed, but possibly the wiring harness was too close to manifold. * the wiring harness cover overheats and is starting to crack. the manufacturer was notified. dealer also replaced a/c compressor. flushed condenser. replaced expanstion tube. at one time the front brakes were replaced and rotors turned. broken bolts on right step replaced and straightened bent brackets. *tt | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 58000 | 1 | 09/01/1997 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet cheyenne. when the contact attempted to turn the vehicle to the right he noticed that the vehicle would slightly pull to that direction longer than desired. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and the contact has noticed the problem since the vehicle was purchased. the current and failure mileages were 58,000. updated 10/21/09 *bf the problem was the evo sensor. updated 10/20/09*jb | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||
| 11/12/2003 | 53329 | 7 | |
| Fuel injection system was repaired by the dealer after the vehicle lost pressure. currently, windshield wipers work intermittently. *ak the transmission was slipping because the motor was not functioning properly, the fuel injectors were the main cause for all of there parts to malfunction and break down, the abs brakes were activating on dry pavement at slower speeds, the steering wheel off center and vehicle pulled to the left and would intermittently clunk and found loose pitman arm, the vehicle would skip and shake, and the catalytic converter gave insufficient efficiency. *sc the fuel injection was repaired. the service dealer refused to repair anything dealing with the engine. the consumer stated that the windshield wiper motor has not yet been corrected. *tc | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 04/07/2004 | 90200 | 4 | 04/04/2004 |
| Consumer complained about a steering problem. while driving consumer experienced a momentary loss of control due to power assist failure. also, this occurred when vehicle veered in either direction. while consumer was trying to regain control of vehicle power assist failed momentarily. this failure was due to a bad steering sensor.*ak *la | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 03/11/2002 | 1 | 05/09/1997 | |
| Intermittently vehicle may not start up for 5 or 10 minutes after it has been turned off for a short moment. problem has to be diagnosed, but possibly the wiring harness was too close to manifold. * the wiring harness cover overheats and is starting to crack. the manufacturer was notified. dealer also replaced a/c compressor. flushed condenser. replaced expanstion tube. at one time the front brakes were replaced and rotors turned. broken bolts on right step replaced and straightened bent brackets. *tt | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 11/12/2003 | 53329 | 7 | |
| Fuel injection system was repaired by the dealer after the vehicle lost pressure. currently, windshield wipers work intermittently. *ak the transmission was slipping because the motor was not functioning properly, the fuel injectors were the main cause for all of there parts to malfunction and break down, the abs brakes were activating on dry pavement at slower speeds, the steering wheel off center and vehicle pulled to the left and would intermittently clunk and found loose pitman arm, the vehicle would skip and shake, and the catalytic converter gave insufficient efficiency. *sc the fuel injection was repaired. the service dealer refused to repair anything dealing with the engine. the consumer stated that the windshield wiper motor has not yet been corrected. *tc | |||
| 11/11/1999 | |||
| While making a left or right turn there is a twitch or jerk in the steering wheel. the problem is more noticeable when driving at slow speeds. problem was reported to the dealership. they said the card controlling steering power assist was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. parts replaced under warranty. problem has not reoccurred since. *ak *ml | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 2 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Dt: the contact states that the windshield wiper motor on his vehicle was supposed to be covered under warranty. the manufacturer explained that the wipers would not be replaced until they failed. the windshield wiper motor would work intermittently. the problem with the motor was that it burnt like a mother board for the motor and it burnt all the copper tips and the plastic off of the wiring. also the seat belts would lock and then while driving the seat belt will come unlocked. the seat belts failed intermittently also. the contact owns a 1997 chevy cheyenne. the contact has had three sets of brakes and there is only like 67843 miles on the vehicle. *nm several components relating to the brake system were replaced. the original equipment tires (goodyear wrangler rts) were the wrong size and had to be replaced. *tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 1 | |||
| Accelerator catches when pressed from stop position caused by build up in the throttle body. yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 10/03/2005 | 1 | ||
| Consumer winsheild wipers would stop and buzz at times on the 1997 chevrolet cheyenne. *ts the module was replaced and the consumer has not experienced any more problems. *jb | |||
| 04/07/2005 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers worked intermittently, making it difficult to see the road during inclement weather. consumer contacted manufacturer.*ak | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 32000 | 1 | 05/01/2002 |
| Windshield wipers worked intermittently. dealer was notified. dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 07/29/2002 | 10 | 06/01/2099 | |
| Windshield wipers will quit working for no reason, turning them off and on, wiggling the switch, and other attempts to make them work again fail, except for manually pulling on the wipers or hitting a bump in the road.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 2 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Dt: the contact states that the windshield wiper motor on his vehicle was supposed to be covered under warranty. the manufacturer explained that the wipers would not be replaced until they failed. the windshield wiper motor would work intermittently. the problem with the motor was that it burnt like a mother board for the motor and it burnt all the copper tips and the plastic off of the wiring. also the seat belts would lock and then while driving the seat belt will come unlocked. the seat belts failed intermittently also. the contact owns a 1997 chevy cheyenne. the contact has had three sets of brakes and there is only like 67843 miles on the vehicle. *nm several components relating to the brake system were replaced. the original equipment tires (goodyear wrangler rts) were the wrong size and had to be replaced. *tt | |||
| 03/08/2003 | 90000 | 40 | |
| Intermittently the windshield wipers malfunctioned, causing poor visibility while driving in rainy or snowy weather. dealer had not been contacted, and the cause of the failure had not yet been determined.*ak | |||
| 10/04/2004 | 62000 | 2 | 05/07/1997 |
| Front seat belts intermittently unlocked from the belt buckle. also, front windshield wipers failed intermittently. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problems. *ak | |||
| 11/12/2003 | 53329 | 7 | |
| Fuel injection system was repaired by the dealer after the vehicle lost pressure. currently, windshield wipers work intermittently. *ak the transmission was slipping because the motor was not functioning properly, the fuel injectors were the main cause for all of there parts to malfunction and break down, the abs brakes were activating on dry pavement at slower speeds, the steering wheel off center and vehicle pulled to the left and would intermittently clunk and found loose pitman arm, the vehicle would skip and shake, and the catalytic converter gave insufficient efficiency. *sc the fuel injection was repaired. the service dealer refused to repair anything dealing with the engine. the consumer stated that the windshield wiper motor has not yet been corrected. *tc | |||
| 04/05/2004 | 1 | 10/11/2002 | |
| Windshield wiper motor failed in the rain. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| Windshield wipers work intermittantly, mostly off. can wiggle wires or tap motor and they will come on for few minutes, then off again. know of msny incidents of same problem with other chev and gmc pickups of similar model years. | |||
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| CA | GRASS VALLEY | 95945 | JIM KEIL CHEVROLET | 530-273-9535 |
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