1997 Chevrolet C30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C30 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet C30. That ranks 3rd out of 4 C30 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 25%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet C30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 25% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet C30 recalls (1)
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Seats
Problem: Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.
Risk: This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.
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.
1997 motor home on chevrolet 454 chasis. Auto park brake locked while traveling at highway speed and almost caused a fire. Checked numerous sources and found several hundred listing of people who had the same problem, some with fires. The switch malfunctioned and the brake band around the drive…
While driving at 40 mph and without prior warning engine failed, causing the vehicle to stall and jerk; no power brakes or power steering. The fuel pump was repaired and two weeks later the vehicle stalled again. Vehicle stalled four times before computer was replaced and the problem has not…
While driving vehicle about 55 mph on a three lined road another driver stopped in front of consumer, forcing him to keep longer distance between other vehicle because the brakes did not respond. *ak
Manufacturer did not grease the right side of front wheel barriers, causing the wheels to come off. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet C30?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, electric, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet C30?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet C30 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C30 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.