1997 Chevrolet Pickup problems
Owners have filed 113 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 24.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of steering at 20.4%.
Complaints113
Crashes8
Fires0
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 24.8% · 28
Steering 20.4% · 23
Visibility 6.2% · 7
Engine and engine cooling 6.2% · 7
Suspension 5.3% · 6
Power train 5.3% · 6
Tires 4.4% · 5
Electrical system 4.4% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 8 describe a crash and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 17 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 84,500 miles.
In owners' own words
Ea-01-013; when driving on wet or dry pavement and when attempting to make a gradual stop by applying the brake pedal, pedal almost goes to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distances. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has noted several tsb's regarding the problem, manufacturer refused to provide any assistance. Please provide any further details. Service brakes, hydraulic
While driving 35 mph on dry sunny day and upon applying brakes brakes failed to respond, brakes failed without prior warning. Also, brake pedal went to floor, and rear-ended another vehicle. Frontal damage to vehicle. Have not contacted dealer. *Ak 2 people were injured in accident. *Slc Service brakes, hydraulic
American automobile makers should be responsible for the major parts of a brake system. We had to take time to get the truck repaired and pay a lot of money for something that should not fail. This is a major safety issue to me. We should not in this country produce such unsafe vehicles. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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