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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
138,300 miles

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1997 Chevrolet Silverado windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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1997 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Comments

problem #2

Jun 122014

Silverado 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 187,600 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while parked, the driver's side panel caught on fire. Also, the contact mentioned that the power locks and the power windows failed to operate properly. The fire department was not contacted. The vehicle was not destroyed. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer had been notified. The approximate failure mileage was 187,600. Updated 9/29/14 updated 2/26/2015

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #1

Jul 082007

Silverado

  • 89,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 50 mph in rainy weather conditions, the window wipers failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to a cracked joint in the motor. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 89,000 and current mileage was 113,000.

- Douglas, GA, USA

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