1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chevrolet Truck years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Chevrolet Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (13 complaints, 27%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 48owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 13 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 23% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 15% | 113,760 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 8% | 191,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck.
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
- Fuel leaks from the vapor canister (EA98024) — opened Nov 10, 1998, closed Apr 20, 2000, led to recall 00V110000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have a 1997 chevy tahoe that has had all of the required tune-ups and services. I recently lost my transmissions. I have never pulled anything with this truck. I searched the internet and found that almost 95 out of a 100 buyers have had this same problem. Why should the chevy corp. Be able to…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet z71. The contact stated that the interior driver side door handle detached when he exited the vehicle. This failure has occurred three times. He had to roll down the window and open the door from the outside to exit the vehicle. He has not notified the dealer…
This is to inform you of a known problem with the 4l60e transmissions in the 1997 and up gm truck transmissions, the symptoms include the hard shift from first gear to second gear, and the slipping of the transmission in overdrive. In this truck the tachometer usually is at 1500-1600 rpms 65 mph…
Dt: the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet pickup. A recall was being issued on gm 1999 -2002 corrosion anti lock brake sensors. The 1997 chevrolet pickups were not included in this recall. Vehicle was experiencing the same anti lock brake corrosion as the 1999-2002 recalled vehicles. Took the vehicle…
Anti lock brakes apply on dry roads with no reason. The brakes shake when being applied. I have reviewed information on your database which have this exact same complaint. I believe there are not more since the vehicles are over 5 years old and people believe it to be normal wear and tare. It is…
Other Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck years
← 1996 Chevrolet Truck · 1998 Chevrolet Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Chevrolet Truck | 40 | 0 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Truck | 37 | 0 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Truck | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Truck | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Truck | 35 | 0 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Truck | 33 | 0 |
| 1997 | 48 | 0 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Truck | 49 | 0 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Truck | 53 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?
Owners most often report steering, service brakes, hydraulic, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chevrolet Truck model years, the 1997 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.