1997 Chevrolet C1500 review from North America
"Just wish it had a carburetor so it was easier to work on"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had to replace the EGR valve multiple times at $ 200.00 just for the part. I have had to replace the Catalytic converter. I am sure there is more, but over all this has been a good running truck for me. For you guys out there wondering about your truck running so poor... I will leave you with what I have found from working on mine myself, if your truck feels like it has no power I have found that these engines build up a large amount of carbon when they get old and start to use oil go the cheap route first, change the plugs, wires, and rotor cap, if it still acts up, go ahead and change the EGR valve. I will tell you this.. if that doesn't get her running back like the first day you bought her then you most likely have a back pressure problem with the catalytic converter. Hope someone can get something good from what I have found out. Good Luck Guys.
General comments?
Its the best vehicle I have owned... yes I have had to work on it, but it has never failed me yet.
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| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
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| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 20th December, 2005 |