20 Most Recent 1997 Chevrolet K1500 - Page 9 Questions & Answers

should be 52psi to 58 psi on good fule pump with low or no leak down after it is shut off for ten min. on more then 2 to 3 psi after shut down, if so check presser reglator, and fule pump feather out.

Check your fuel pressure it should be 60-66 psi with switch on engine off.If its less than 55 psi then its to weal and needs replaced.

Have the front end inspected for worn parts like tie rod ends.

The heat might have melted or damaged your main relay. Does it turn over or try to start, or does the lights simply come on and it does nothing?

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No such thing!

A rebuilt motor should be around $50 depending on the store and where you live.

Check you ivs or you Idle control modual

Go to the dealer.Td

a bad oil pressure sender will stop the fuel pump from operating.i would start there, they are cheap and easy to install.

Front timing cover of the engine.

I would start by changing the trans filter and fluid, and go from there . it could be your overdrive acting up try to drive it in 3 and see if it happens, how many miles are on it ? and sometimes you can lightly apply brake and get o.d. to kick out not sure on yours if that works or not, because if you can get it to kick out then you can diagnoise if it is the culprit ! sounds like it though, at Car Quest Auto they sell additive that is supposed to take care of shuddering in o.d. but can't remember the name of it ...sorry

Generally they are held in with a sleeve from the back. You can look at a new socket to examine the sleeve.You would need to get access to the back side of the dash to remove the sleeve.

No Cabin air filter in a K1500 1997 Chevy. It is not standard equipment for this year.

that model truck has a huge problem with the electric connector on the coil breaking try this first replacements available from oreilys

you may be confusing the torque converter clutch engagement with o.d. this trans has a problem with the T.C.C. regulator valve wearing out the valve body bore. this will cause the converter clutch to engage only sometimes or not at all. this will set a P1870 code in the control module. when this code is stored in the controller, ( check engine light may or may not be on), it increases the pressure in the transmission causing the 1-2 shift to be harsh. ask a local tranny shop to scan the vehicle ( most will do this for free) if this is the problem they can either fix your valve body (sonnax parts) or replace it with an upgraded valve body. hope this helps