1997 Chevrolet Silverado z-71 review from North America
"Its hard to beat the luxuries of a Chevy because all in all, they are a simple machine to work on."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first got my 1997 z71, the truck was running like a champ; at least for a week. The transmission was jerking my head off between 1st and 2nd gear. I took the truck back to the dealership and they hooked up their analyzer. I don't remember the fault code exactly, but the problem was a sensor sticking. I told the mechanic that it only happens when I use the cruise control or if I keep the same speed, over 50mph. Then as soon as I stop and started again, that's when the jerking happened. They dropped the transmission and stuck a new sensor in and told me that when the truck had cruise control on, the transmission was in a state of idol. When that's the case, the sensor tends to stick because of oil build up.
The only thing I can recommen is definitely change the trans fluid and filter every 30,000 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 350 vortec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 54000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 64000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Date of Entry | 18th December, 2002 |