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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10163558

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2006.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE ABS MOTOR BEGINS SPINNING WHEN THE VEHICLE TRAVELS UNDER 10 MPH. IT IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THAT THERE MUST BE SOMETHING DEFECTIVE WITH THE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A DEALER AND HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEK19R9V1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in TOLEDO, OH. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: THAYER CHEVROLET . DEALER'S CITY: BOWLING GREEN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH.
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10167537

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 14, 2004.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP . I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP IN MY VEHICLE 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS. THIS IS A HIGHLY EXPENSIVE REPAIR AS THE ENTIRE TRUCK BED HAS TO BE REMOVED TO ACCESS THE FUEL PUMP. *JB.0 person(s) died.Mileage was 125000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEK19R0V1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in GAINESVILLE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20000801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Steering

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10178916

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 29, 2002.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING . MY STEERING IN MY 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO IS ERRATIC. IT IS ULTRA EASY AT TIMES AND ULTRA DIFFICULT AT OTHERS. THERE IS NO PATTERN TO WHEN IT WILL SUDDENLY JERK OUT OF MY HAND. I HAVE HAD TO DISCONNECT MY STEERING SENSOR LOCATED ON MY STEERING COLUMN. THERE ARE MULTIPLE SERVICE BULLETINS OUT FOR THIS ISSUE. THE WARRANTY PERIOD UNDER WHICH CHEVROLET WOULD INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE EXPIRED BEFORE I COULD TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, WHILE I WAS IN AGHANISTAN. MY VEHICLE NO LONGER FALLS UNDER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. MY DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE DID NOT NOTIFY MY AT ANY TIME OF A RECALL/CONCERN. I WAS UNAWARE OF ANY CONCERNS UNTIL JUST RECENTLY. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 76000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEC19R2V1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in FT MCPHERSON, GA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: ALFORD CHEVROLET . DEALER'S CITY: LEESVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: LA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 71463 .
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10185753

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Dec 24, 2006.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING 10MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE ABS ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP FOR ABOUT 10 FEET. THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR AND THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF UNEVEN PAVEMENT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT ABS RUSTED WHICH CAUSED AN IMPROPER SIGNAL TO THE ABS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 87000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 87000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEK19R5V1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in MIDLAND, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970107. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CLASSIC CHEVROLET .
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10227897

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 12, 2008.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START HIS VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND BURNED OFF THE WIRES INSIDE THE GAS TANK. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,462 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,445. UPDATED 06/03/08. *LJ UPDATED 05/30/08.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 53445 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEC14R7VZ. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in CHARLESTON, SC. Vehicle was purchased on 19971129. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: GENE REED CHEVROLET . DEALER'S CITY: CHARLESTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: SC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 29418 .
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Visibility Windshield Wiper/washer

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10227920

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Apr 27, 2007.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO USE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, BUT THEY WOULD NOT WORK. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY MOVE THE WIPERS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO WORK. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER EXTENDS HALFWAY OVER THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,772 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEK19R5V1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in JANESVILLE, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: HERITAGE MOTORS .
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10240768

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 13, 2007.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with VISIBILITY . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY ON HER VEHICLE. SHE WOULD HAVE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, OPEN THE HOOD, STRIKE THE WIPER MOTOR WITH A HAMMER OR PLACE SOMETHING UNDER IT FOR IT TO FUNCTION AT ALL. BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 152,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEK19R9V1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in NORRIS CITY, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10245329

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2008.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 5 MPH, EACH TIME I APPLY THE BRAKES TO STOP, THE ABS SYSTEMS ENGAGES AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT BRAKE TO AN IMMEDIATE HALT. NUMEROUS TIMES I BARELY AVOIDED COLLISIONS WITH OTHER VEHICLES AND BUILDINGS. I UNDERSTAND THAT GM IS AWARE OF THIS OR A SIMILAR PROBLEM ON 1999 AND LATER TRUCKS AND HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR A REPAIR ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, BUT NOT ALL. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM I DISCOVERED THAT BY REMOVING THE ABS SYSTEM FUSE THE ABS DOES NOT ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE WILL COME TO A STOP UPON APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. I HAVE NOW REMOVED THE ABS SYSTEM FUSE TO DISABLE THE SYSTEM. I NOW KNOW THAT THIS IS A VERY WIDESPREAD PROBLEM THAT GM SHOULD STAND BEHIND OR AT LEAST OFFER TO DISABLE THE ABS SYSTEM (AND THE ABS LIGHT) SO THE CONVENTIONAL BRAKES WILL FUNCTION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 46000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEK19R2V1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in WINDSOR MILL, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Steering

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10254335

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 08, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING . GOING THROUGH A LEFT HAND CURVE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 30MPH TO 60MPH I GET A FEELING OF THE STEERING WHEEL WANTING TO DIVE & A BRIEF LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN GOING AROUND A LONG SWEEPING CURVE. IT HAPPENS ON EVERY LONG SWEEPING LEFT HAND CURVE. IF YOU AREN'T READY FOR IT YOU COULD LOSE CONTROL & HIT AN ONCOMING CAR HEAD ON. TO CORRECT THE FAILURE I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE SENSOR & I WILL KEEP THE OLD PART. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THESE SENSORS IS THERE HAVE BEEN MANY PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THESE ISSUES & SOME THAT HAD THEM REPLACED UP TO 3 TIMES IN A COUPLE OF YEARS. ALL AGREED THAT IT WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE PART INVOLVED IS CALLED THE "POWER STEERING SPEED SENSOR" (VARIABLE ASSIST POWER STEERING) & IS LOCATED ON THE STEERING COLUMN. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE GOING TO BE PARTS THAT FAIL BUT THERE ARE NO WARNINGS THAT WOULD LET YOU KNOW THAT THIS PART IS FAILING UNTIL IT HAPPENS & IT IS A STRANGE FEELING. YOU DON'T ACTUALLY LOSE CONTROL BUT IT MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE YOU DO WHICH COULD LEAD YOU TO LOSING CONTROL. IF THE PARTS ARE FAILING AS OFTEN AS I HAVE READ ABOUT THEN SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE TO MAKE THEM BETTER & TO KEEP THE PEOPLE SAFELY ON THE ROAD. *TR.Mileage was 110000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEC19R7VE. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in PLANO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10278153

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2001.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . COOLING SYSTEM PLUGGED UP ON 1997 CHEVY W/T 4.3 V6 DEXCOOL TOOK TO DEALER- FLUSHED SYSTEM- RUINED TRUCK (USED COOLANT WITH GASOLINE FROM THAT POINT FORWARD HAD TO REFILL COOLANT CONSTANTLY) I GAVE UP ON TRUCK AND TRADED IT IN. AMOUNT OF LOSS- PAID 9000.00- OWNED 13 MONTHS- GOT 4300.00 FOR NET TRADE. 4700.00 LOSS. *TR.Mileage was 73000 miles. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in STREETSBORO, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10299116

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 05, 1997.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 1997 CHEVY SILVERADO BRAKE PROBLEM. AT SLOW SPEEDS THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP WITH GREATLY INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIRED. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS AND IS APPARENTLY VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE. THE FOLLOWING IS COPIED FROM A POST TO THIS SITE WHICH DESCRIBES EXACTLY THE PROBLEM: "I HAVE A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO TRUCK. OVER THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING RANDOM FAILURE IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, THEY ENGAGE IN SITUATIONS WHERE THERE IS NO REASON TO. RECENTLY I VIEWED A REPORT THAT YOUR ORGANIZATION IS INVESTIGATING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH 1999 - 2002 MODELS, BUT THE PROBLEM IN THAT INVESTIGATION EXACTLY DESCRIBES MY PROBLEM. SINCE THE PROBLEM IS RANDOM, YOU CANNOT BE PREPARED WHEN YOU DON'T QUITE STOP AS FAST AS EXPECTED. MY TRUCK IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND I CANNOT EXPECT MY SON TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE THIS SITUATION AS HE IS AN IN-EXPERIENCED DRIVER. I WAS GOING TO SCHEDULE SOON TO HAVE IT FIXED WHEN I VIEWED THE ARTICLE ABOUT A POTENTIAL RECALL. I AM AWAITING TO HEAR YOUR DECISION AND HOPING YOU INCLUDE EARLIER MODELS (1997) SUCH AS MINE IF THERE IS A RECALL." I CONCUR WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENT ENTIRELY. IF YOU SEARCH THE INTERNET FOR THIS SAME COMPLAINT, YOU WILL FIND A DISTURBING NUMBER OF CONSUMERS WHO ARE FACING THIS DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY DEADLY FLAW. THE PROBLEM IS FAR TO COMMON TO BE DISMISSED AS ANYTHING OTHER THAN A DESIGN FLAW IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM OF FAULTY COMPONENTS. THE NEXT PERSON INJURED OR KILLED BY THIS VEHICLE MAY BE SOMEONE YOU KNOW AND LOVE. *TR.Mileage was 86423 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEK19R6V1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in SANTA CRUZ, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Pump

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10317871

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 28, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO STEER ON ITS OWN, MOVING RIGHT TO LEFTAND BECOME VERY HARD TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS THE ELECTRONIC MODULE ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THEY KNEW THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE REPAIR WAS DONE AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89800 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90000. .Mileage was 89800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEC19R3V1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in LOCUS GROVE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Service Brakes, Electric

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10349336

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 20, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC . WHEN DRIVING ON COMPLETELY DRY PAVEMENT IN SUMMER WEATHER, I APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THE ABS ENGAGED AND EXTENDED MY STOPPING DISTANCE GREATLY WHERE I PROCEEDED PAST THE STOP SIGN. THIS CONTINUED TO HAPPENED WHEN GOING 5-10 MPH OR LESS UNDER DRY PAVEMENT CONDITIONS. I INQUIRED WITH A MECHANIC WHOM DISENGAGED THE ABS CONNECTION AT THE WHEEL. *TR.Mileage was 167000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEK19R2V1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in CARROLL, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 7 mph.
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Seat Belts

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10377172

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 18, 2011.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE CONTACT DROVER OVER BLACK ICE AND SLID OFF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT SIDESWIPED TWO TREES BEFORE CRASHING HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED YET THE SEAT BELT DETACHED FROM THE LOCK AND THE ENTIRE UNIT THAT HELD THE SEATBELT IN PLACE WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE BURNS AND A BROKEN NOSE AS A RESULT. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE LOT. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 132,000. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 132000 miles. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in SUMMERFIELD, NC. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Fuel System, Gasoline

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10381930

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 04, 2011.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . THIS TRUCK WAS BOUGHT NEW IN 1997 AND I HAVE OWNED IT AND MAINTAINED IT IN GOOD RUNNING ORDER SINCE THEN. I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT WHEN THE TRUCK SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO MY HOME AND DOING SOME TROUBLE SHOOTING I DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP WAS NOT WORKING. I REMOVED THE GAS TANK AND AFTER REMOVING THE FUEL PUMP DISCOVERED THE GREY WIRE TO THE PUMP HAD THE INSULATION BURNED OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE AND A HALF INCHES. THIS DAMAGE WAS ON THE INSIDE OF THE GAS TANK. THE PLUG THAT THE WIRE GOES THROUGH WAS CHARRED AND MELTED AWAY. I HAVE TAKEN PICTURES OF THE ASSEMBLY AND DAMAGE AND HAVE NOTIFIED GM OF THE INCIDENT. I AM AMAZED THAT THIS DID NOT RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR A FIRE. THE HEAT GENERATED TO MELT THE WIRE AND PLUG IS EXTENSIVE. THE PLUG WAS MELTED TO THE POINT IT EXPOSED IT INTERNAL WIRING. I UNDERSTAND THAT MOST CARS AND TRUCKS HAVE THIS TYPE OF ASSEMBLY INSTALLED. THE ASSEMBLY THAT HOLDS THE FUEL PUMP IS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. I WOULD BE MORE THAN WILLING TO SHARE THE PHOTOS OR THE ASSEMBLY FOR FAILURE ANALYSIS. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 237000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEC19R9V1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in COCOA, FL. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Tires

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10390296

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Mar 27, 2009.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with TIRES . I PURCHASED FOUR GOODYEAR TIRES @ SEARS IN 2009..EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THESE TIRES MY TRUCK HAS HAD A BOUNCE BETWEEN 35-40 MPH.....I ALSO HAD THE FRONT END ALIGNED ON THE SAME DAY.....I NOTICED THAT THERE ARE BUMPS THAT STICK OUT ON THE SIDEWALLS AND COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS BUT WAS TOLD THAT WAS NORMAL WHEN THE TIRES ARE MANUFACTURED....I HAVE LOOKED AT SOME OTHER TIRES AND DO NOT NOTICE THESE TYPES OF DEFECT ON THESE... I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE BACK AT LEAST FOUR TIMES TO HAVE THE BALANCE CHECKED BUT STILL THE SAME PROBLEM....AND THE PROBLEM IS NOT ADDRESSED...I CANNOT HELP BUT THINK THAT THESE BUMPS ON THE SIDEWALL ARE CAUSING THE BOUNCING...AT THE MOMENT THESE TIRES HAVE ABOUT 8,000 MILES ON THEM. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEC19R1V1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in MIAMI SPRINGS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10398658

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 21, 2008.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR, TRANSMISSION, WATER PUMP AND INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WERE REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE DEXCOL ANTI-FREEZE THE DEALER USED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE ANTI-FREEZE WAS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE AND THAT THERE HAD BEEN ISSUES WITH USING THE DEXCOL ANTI-FREEZE WITH THEIR VEHICLES IN THE PAST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,900..Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2GCEC19R3V1. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 Safety Review #10425466

CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2010.CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1997, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED WHENEVER HE APPLIED THE BRAKES. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. .Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1GCEK19R4VE. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1997 problem was reported in ELIZABETHTOWN, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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