1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 brakes problems
The 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 25 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 34% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
25
Brakes complaints
34%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“CONSUMER'S MOTHER AND FATHER WERE LEAVING A PARKING LOT WHEN THEIR BRAKES FAILED. THEIR TRUCK DRIFTED OUT INTO TRAFFIC THAT WAS GOING APPROX. 55-60MPH, AND THEY WERE BROADSIDED BY A FULL SIZED VAN LOADED WITH LEAD PIPES. THE TRUCK IS NOW IN BAY CITY MICHIGAN TOWED BY TIMS TOWING. CONSUMER DOESN'T…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 brakes — 34% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.