1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 service brakes, hydraulic problems
123 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet 1500 pickup. The contact stated that the brake lines were rusted and resulting in the loss of the rear brakes. The contact became aware of the failure when he noticed an increase in stopping distance. The dealer was notified who repaired the brakes. The…”
filed Aug 6, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system engaged whenever he applied the brakes. As a result, the vehicle experienced increased stopping distances. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…”
filed Sep 14, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 2% |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 0% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 0% |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 11 | 2% |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 16 | 1% |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 12 | 2% |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 15 | 2% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 23 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.