1997 Chevrolet Silverado vs 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Chevrolet Silverado | 1999 Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 272 | 1,660 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 15 | 238 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 100 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,000 mi | 64,387 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 57 | 815 |
| Power Train | 35 | 97 |
| Steering | 59 | 69 |
| Suspension | 19 | 107 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 109 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 95 |
| Tires | 8 | 90 |
| Structure | 7 | 84 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 9 | 99 |
| Stalling | 8 | 42 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 116 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 145 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 40 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
1997 Chevrolet Silverado
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.