1997 Chevrolet C Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Series years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet C Series. That is the most of any C Series model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (12 complaints, 55%), typically at around 58,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet C Series 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 | 12 | 55% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 18% | 53,329 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 18% | 53,329 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 14% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% | 53,329 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 9% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 9% | 53,329 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet C Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet C Series.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Windshield wipers stop working when they want to. This has been happening for approx. 7 years. There was a recall on the 1996 model but gm would not cover my 1997 model, said if i pay to replace circuit board and send to them they may or may not pay but was not included in recall although is just…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet cheyenne. When the contact attempted to turn the vehicle to the right he noticed that the vehicle would slightly pull to that direction longer than desired. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and the contact has noticed the problem since the…
Windshield wipers work intermittently or not at all and vehicle (1997 chevrolet pickup) is not included and recall 03023. Parts are being replaced. *nm
Consumer winsheild wipers would stop and buzz at times on the 1997 chevrolet cheyenne. *ts the module was replaced and the consumer has not experienced any more problems. *jb
Dt: the contact states that the windshield wiper motor on his vehicle was supposed to be covered under warranty. The manufacturer explained that the wipers would not be replaced until they failed. The windshield wiper motor would work intermittently. The problem with the motor was that it burnt…
Other Chevrolet C Series years
← 1996 C Series · 1998 C Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 C Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 C Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 C Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 C Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 C Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 C Series | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 C Series | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 C Series | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet C Series?
Owners most often report visibility, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet C Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet C Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Series model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.