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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Chevrolet Silverado engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Comments

problem #3

Dec 052001

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Speed sensor failed, please add further details.

- Council Bluff, IA, USA

problem #2

Dec 312000

Silverado

  • miles
Was driving straiht and the truck took off all by itself...the steering wheel was straight.

- Depew, OK, USA

problem #1

Apr 151999

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
The cruise control was set for 50mph and the vehicle accelerated over 90mph the driver applied the brakes and the gas pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. Owner had to literally stand on the brakes, and put the vehicle in park to get it to stop. The wheels were still spinning even with emergency brake on. When car was started back up the wheels were still spinning at a high rate. Dealer had fixed the vehicle, but problem occurred again.

- Twin Falls, ID, USA

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