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Hola!!
I recently purchased a 1997 Silverado 4x4 ext cab... with CHECK THIS OUT... 252,000 miles on the odometer... the dealer was as honest as anyone I have ever met. He gave me every detail about this Pickup truck that he could give me, since I was traveling considerable distance to view it... and yes when I arrived, it was as expected...
We agreed on a price.. and I drove to Autozone... 2 cans of carb injector cleaner later, I was on my way.. to a gas station..Yep! My first surprise... $82.15 to fill up with REGULAR!!... The great news is after arriving, and yes I blasted the road a few times, I achieved 19 mpg average... NEEDLESS to say, I'm very curious at this moment..
To date 10/01/08... I've invested $1200 into my new hot rod; brakes, body work, seals, fluid changes with synthetic, lower left ball joint, upper left tie rod end, and front end alignment... This truck today is giving me 15.3 Mpg in town and 19.5 on the road at 75mph... So far so good... and until soon!
Respectfully to all
Delphino.
The Steering problem with the 97 and newer trucks is with a the EVO sensor on the lower steering column. Its about 100 bucks and dealer only I believe. The symtoms are sudden jerks or the wheel usually when going around a long bend. Its the sensor screwing up and changing the orifice size on the power steering to reduce the effort. Variable assist power steering started on the 97 trucks.
I'm sorry to hear that so many have had problems with their Chevy's. I have a '97 K1500 that was bought new and just turned over 248k miles. Still daily driven with no current problems other than no a/c. Transmission was rebuilt once many years ago, radiator, water pump, and fuel pump have all been replaced. Everything else has just been routine maintenance (brakes etc.). I love this truck and it will be a sad day when I have to let it go.
I own a 1997 Chevy 3500 crew cab (not a dually). I bought the truck in 2000 with 53000 miles. Problems I have had ignition switch (under the steering column) go out and replaced $700, water pump replaced.
As of date 5/14/2009 just had power booster replaced @ 118000 miles and A/C has been out for about 2 years now.
All in all I have to say this truck has been O.K. I have always bought Chevys, but I think my next purchase will be a Toyota due to pricing. Don't get me wrong, I love my Chevys, but in today's market you should get what you pay for.
I too have a 1997 CK2500 Silverado Pickup with 170,000.
I have replaced the alternator, fuel pump in the tank (wasn't too hard of a job), Eldelbrock shocks, rar O2 sensor, starter, radiator, intake coolant leak, brakes and rotors, battery twice, serpentine belt tensioner, belts, hoses, driver door electric window motor, driver inside door handle, hood release handle (plastic and breaks easily), now the CD player refuses to play.
Just got off of a 2000 mile trip and got around 16 mpg. The best that I have gotten in the past was around 19 to 20.5 mpg.
It has an MSD coil, MSD super wires, MSD 6A.
Other than that I have been pleased with this vehicle.
It is about time for new shocks.
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