Chevrolet W4 1997
Model W4 made in 1997 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to tires and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 766504 | 03/01/1997 | 52581 | Malfunction indicator light (mil) on, poor driveability conditions (perform flash calibration). *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 97061A | 04/01/1998 | 97061 | 601050 | Vehicles with diesel engines may exhibit a condition in which the closed system design of the current pcv system may allow engine oil to enter the intake system. *yc | 06/24/1998 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 99066D | 12/01/2001 | 99066C | 628925 | Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel inujector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt | 03/25/2002 |
| 99066B | 05/01/2000 | 99066A | 613602 | Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. **mr | 07/25/2000 |
| 97061A | 04/01/1998 | 97061 | 601868 | Exhibiting a condition in which the closed system design of the current pcv system may allow engine oil to enter the intake system. *yc | 08/28/1998 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 99066C | 11/01/2000 | 99066B | 619002 | Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt | 05/10/2001 |
| 99066A | 02/01/2000 | 99066 | 612133 | Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt | 06/06/2000 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 00148 | 11/17/2000 | 616390 | Service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle, or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). the deposit build-up may cause injector poppets to stick closed. *tt | 02/25/2001 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 99066C | 11/01/2000 | 99066B | 617636 | Some owners of 1996 - 1999 s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and w4 trucks may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). | 03/21/2001 |
| 99066C | 11/14/2000 | 99066B | 617575 | Some owners of 1996 - 1998 model year s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and w4 trucks, that are registered in california, equipped with 4.3l, 5.0l or 5.7l engine, and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle o | 03/19/2001 |
| 99066A | 02/01/2000 | 99066 | 609762 | Some vehicles that are registered in california, equipped with a 4.3l, 5.0l or 5.7l engine and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. *tt | 04/10/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 11/17/2000 | |||
| Tread separated on left rear tire.goodyear, lt215 85/load range. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/30/1997 | 999 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Ever sence the city of crescent city purchesed this vehicle is has not run properly. i have had it back to the dealer, another dealer and contacted gm safety division to no avail. the following is the problem. when driving down the road at say 35 mph i can let off the gas and the vehicle will not slow down and you can continued to drive down the road for 20 miles with your foot off the gas and maintain 35 mph. when you let off the gas the vehicle is suppost to slow down and stop. this is a safety defect. you can be driving at 30 mph and let off the gas to slow down, put in the clutch and the enging rpm's will increase to 2000 rpm's and stay there until you c ome to a stop. this is a safety defect. when driving down the road at 30mph the enging will suddenly increase rpm's and start to pick up speed. this is a safety defect. when starting the engine after it is at operating temp. it will idle between 1500 and 2000 rpm's and you can put it in gear and drive up and down hills and on flat roads at 30 mph without touching the gas. this is a safety defect. i have been told by the dealer the this is the way the truck was engineered and gm would not do anything to fix the problem. if i get into a wreck and someone is injured because of the safety defect that i have tried to get fixed my lawyer will have a easy case. please try to help me and the city of crescent city with this potetientially dangerous situation. the bottom line is when you let off the gas the vehicle is suppost to slow down and come to a stop on flat land. thanks for your help. lawrence longhi | |||