Chevrolet Ck 2500 1997

Model Ck 2500 made in 1997 by Chevrolet got 11 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
010/01/1996
 Vehicle did not come equipped with an airbag as indicated by sticker on window.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
104/28/1997
 Using windshield wipers, they will work for a couple of minutes, then stop functioning completely, resulting in a visual problem. *ak consumer had to replace alternator and battery, replacing tires every 30000 miles, and also engine belt failed. *yd
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
104/28/1997
 Using windshield wipers, they will work for a couple of minutes, then stop functioning completely, resulting in a visual problem. *ak consumer had to replace alternator and battery, replacing tires every 30000 miles, and also engine belt failed. *yd
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
12/01/1998
 At 40,000 miles fuel gauge stopped operating, unable to determine amount of fuel in tank; dealer notified, and informed consumer that the part was out of its warranty, and not covered under a recall. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
 When driving under wet conditions brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to slide when they are applied. dealer has been contacted. *ak
07/25/199709/01/1997
 Consumer's mother and father were leaving a parking lot when their brakes failed. their truck drifted out into traffic that was going approx. 55-60mph, and they were broadsided by a full sized van loaded with lead pipes. the truck is now in bay city michigan towed by tims towing. consumer doesn't have the number to holder of the truck at this time. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
08/02/20021
 When driving 60 mph and coming off the ramp, the brakes were applied and the vehicle failed to stop and also made a loud noise. the pedal went to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. the emergency parking brake was applied in order to stop vehicle. *ak *scc
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
01/19/200472500110/27/1996
 Power steering problem identical to known defects affecting gm cars. i have identical symptoms regarding sudden rotation of the steering wheel in a left turn. the upcoming recall of 1996-7 cars does not include pickup trucks built in the same time frame. my '97 3/4 ton chevrolet was built in sept of 96, and has the same symptoms. my (reno,nv) chevrolet dealership it will cost me approx $240 to fix it. please investigate to expand the recall, as i've had a few close calls already! *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT
104/28/1997
 Using windshield wipers, they will work for a couple of minutes, then stop functioning completely, resulting in a visual problem. *ak consumer had to replace alternator and battery, replacing tires every 30000 miles, and also engine belt failed. *yd
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
104/28/1997
 Using windshield wipers, they will work for a couple of minutes, then stop functioning completely, resulting in a visual problem. *ak consumer had to replace alternator and battery, replacing tires every 30000 miles, and also engine belt failed. *yd
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
08/17/20031
 Consumer is having the same problem as mentioned in recall on windshield wipers. recall number unknown. dealer would not repair because the vin was not included.*ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
NVRENO89502CHAMPION CHEVROLET775-786-3111