1997 Chevrolet C1500 Reviews

Thought my 1997 Chevy Silverado would be the vehicle I would own for a while, but I was wrong.

The intake gasket is gone, radiator is horrible, and the master cylinder and brake booster went out.

Really wanna buy a newer truck, but I guess fixing it will help.

I tow almost everyday, and never have had a transmission problem like what I been reading. Really it's just engine troubles.

Reliable? Maybe. Dependable. Maybe. But always fixing it is a pain.

Looking at a new/used GMC Sierra. The truck only has 135,500 miles on it.

Intake gasket blew at 75,000 and 194,000 miles.

Drivers seat has broken down.

Occasionally a headlight or tail light goes out.

Replacement distributor caps keep burning up.

Valves on AC leaked Freon out.

Drivers door handle broke 3 times.

Windshield wipers only work on high.

Transmission shifts rough after roughly 30 minutes of driving.

Front suspension parts are getting worn and need to be greased at every oil change.

Fake chrome on the grill is beginning to peel.

My grandpa bought the truck new in 1997. He used it for everything. My dad got it in 2004 with 70,000 miles on it. I learned to drive in it, and now I drive it to school everyday.

It does everything a 16 year old could want. I can carry 5 other people (extended cab) and I've hauled many people and instruments in the bed.

It gets 17-18 MPG highway, but I don't know about city (live in the country). It has plenty of power, but seems choked with original single exhaust.

It has never let me down (always had the problems when my dad drove it). I would take it almost anywhere. It does OK in the snow, with enough wood in the bed.

It still drives and handles fine. It drives like a car, and rides fairly well. It stops like it should. I don't drive it like a sports car, so I don't know how well it does when pushed to the limit. Some of my friends have been been scared to drive it due to its size, but I guess I'm just used to it.

I don't drive it hard and keep it immaculate. The green paint and bumpers shine very nice in the sun. The interior has held up very well and the gray cloth cleans up nice.

Overall this truck has been well taken care of, and wants to keep going. I would keep this truck forever.

Upper radiator hose at 63,000 miles.

Water pump at 67,000 miles.

Drive belt at 67,000 miles.

Belt tensioner at 83,454 miles.

Radiator at 134,556 miles.

Valve cover gasket and rear seal at 168,875 miles.

Crank sensor at 169,245 miles.

A/C compressor and lines at 171,546 miles.

Cam sensor at 178.985 miles.

Front seal and pan gasket at 198,745 miles.

Alternator at 238,784 miles.

Fuel pump at 275,675 miles.

Water pump at 285,745 miles.

Coolant temperature sensor at 297,358 miles.

Cam sensor 314,789 miles.

Crank sensor 352,456 miles.

Great trucks, never had any major problems with the engine or transmission, always was normal wear and tear items.

The truck get good gas mileage and is powerful! Would have been great if GM decided to back the ext cab four doors back in 97.