1997 Chevrolet C1500 Reviews - Page 2 of 3

So far, nothing has gone wrong, but the transmission was replaced with a new Chevy factory tranmission at 180,000 miles by the previous owner. He said he towed a 5 horse goose neck trailer with it and used the overdrive. That is what killed the original transmission. Other than the transmission, nothing other than typical maintenance was done.

I am amazed that a vehicle, especially one that was used for towing a 5 horse trailer is as perfect as this one is after 200,000 miles of use. I bought it from a neighbor so I know its history.

It runs perfectly, uses no oil, has a very quiet engine with no lifter noise. There is not even a puff of smoke when it is started after setting for a week.

The interior has no wind noise and very few rattles, even on bumpy roads. Everything still works on it. The body has no rust, but the clear coat is peeling on the roof of the cab where no one can see it.

This 10 year old truck is great. I expect many more years of service from it and plan to pull it behind my motor home.

This truck has hard bumping noise when in a slow hard turn either left or right turn. What could be wrong?

Add me to the list as well. My 97 5.7L 1500 had gone to pot. In the last year I have replaced: idle arm, pitman arm, water pump, O2 sensor, master cylinder, rotors, in tank fuel pump and now like everyone else, I have a blown head gasket. What else can go wrong.

I will not buy another chevy truck. Prior to this I had a Ford f-150 and I never put a cent into it. I think I will get rid of this one and buy another Ford.

Intake manifold gasket blew at 150009 miles.

Fuel pump went out at 151000 miles.

Heater core just recently went out at 155900.

I love the Z71 and will buy another one.

They're the best trucks out on the road for full size pickups and they get the job done.

Problems started happening at 150000 miles. But you can expect that from a v8.

Great offroading capabilities and is easy to maneuver in the woods.

I have replaced the Transmission twice in the last year and now there is a leak in the radiator.

Great truck except for the Transmission problems.

I had the quick disconnect give out in the cooling system, sending pieces of plastic down into the block. Installed a coolant flush kit and back flushed the system, accounting for all the pieces. Could not find duplicate part at auto stores, so I went with corvette part, (very similar). No issues since.

Brake booster failed while driving, requiring almost superhuman strength to stop truck. (not serviceable). Had to replace.

Fuel pump failed, (beating on bottom of tank with hand, or rubber mallet worked a couple of times), then had to replace.

This vehicle has been very good to me.Has had regular 3000 mile servicing, and recommended servicing beyond that. I have taken it half way across the country and back. It is an excellent highway cruiser and very comfortable with captains chairs. I haven't had to invest that much money into repairs, so the cost ratio of repairs and fuel milage is comparable to the honda (90).