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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Chevrolet Silverado electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Comments

problem #4

Dec 141999

Silverado 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Two wires inside the fuel tank rubbed the insulation off of the wires, causing a direct short, and vehicle becoming inoperable. Vehicle has been repaired.

- Rockford, MI, USA

problem #3

Jun 301999

(reported on)

Silverado

  • miles
Wires which are located within gas tank shorted out, causing vehicle to blow fuse and stall. Also burned the insulation of the wiring.

- Panama City, FL, USA

problem #2

Dec 241998

Silverado

  • miles
Wiring to starter loose.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #1

Feb 161998

Silverado

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission would hesitate before shifting gears. Had entire transmission system replaced along with fuel pump & wiring.

- Euclid, OH, USA

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