1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Pickups years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups. That ranks 2nd out of 8 C/K Pickups model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (30 complaints, 42%), typically at around 91,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 72owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 30 | 42% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 19 | 26% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 8% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 6% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 4% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | 58,463 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 89,252 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 86,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Windshield wiper failure (EA02006) — opened May 31, 2002, closed Jul 23, 2003, led to recall 03V159000.
- Vacuum brake booster (PE01001) — opened Jan 8, 2001, closed May 22, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Brakes failed, inspection revealed completely rusted out brake lines, frame, suspension components, steering components, and crossmembers. Vehicle is not repairable and is no longer usable. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet c/k. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would fail intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet c/k pickup. The contact stated when driving approximately 5 mph in rainy weather conditions the windshied wipers would not operate normally. He would had to drive onto the emergency lane and wait until the rain stopped. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet pickup quad cab. The contact stated that the window wiper motor would fail intermittently. The dealer and the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 03v159000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer). The vehicle was…
Recently had wipers fail during heavy storm while on freeway. Nearly caused crash. Condition is intermittent. Checked nhtsa website and found recall (03v159000) and documents showed entire production from my model was included. Took truck to penske chev. Of cerritos, ca. Asked them to check for…
Other Chevrolet C/K Pickups years
← 1996 C/K Pickups · 1998 C/K Pickups →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 C/K Pickups | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 C/K Pickups | 24 | 0 |
| 2000 C/K Pickups | 34 | 1 |
| 1999 C/K Pickups | 37 | 1 |
| 1998 C/K Pickups | 78 | 1 |
| 1997 | 72 | 1 |
| 1996 C/K Pickups | 22 | 1 |
| 1995 C/K Pickups | 23 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
Owners most often report visibility, steering, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 30 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickups a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Pickups model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.