1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 TSBs

7 manufacturer communications for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 1997 Silverado 2500 problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

7Communications

What the bulletins cover

Engine1 bulletin
Body & structure1 bulletin
Transmission & drivetrain1 bulletin

Service bulletins

Service bulletin 17-NA-073 February 21, 2023

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Service bulletin 16NA260 August 26, 2016

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.

Service bulletin Recalls June 30, 2014

Vehicle Recalls

Engine 130089009 September 1, 2013

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

Body & structure 020864016 July 1, 2002

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Service bulletin 010730002B May 1, 2001

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE.

Transmission & drivetrain 010730021 May 1, 2001

THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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