1997 Chevrolet Chevy VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chevy VAN years
- About as many complaints as other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy VAN. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Chevy VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 33%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner 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 Chevy VAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 33% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 17% | 66,888 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 159,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 159,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet Chevy VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy VAN.
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.
My husband wrote a lengthy letter detailing the problem and events around the time we were forced to trade our van for a tahoe in july/august 2001. I was driving on interstate 40 near crossville, tn, when the engine quit leaving me with little control and barely able to move it safely to the…
My van started making a strange crunching sound. I was told by a local repair shop that the catalytic converter is cracked inside. It needs to be replaced. *tr
I had to replace the motor in my chevy venture 97 i would like to know if i can recover my cost. I heard that there was a class action law suit filed a year ago regarding this. *tr
Dt*: the contact stated the abs and check engine warning lights illuminated while driving various speeds. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer for inspection. The service mechanic determined the computer in the electrical system was located near the rear wheels and was producing false failures…
Purchased used van from originating dealership. The dealership had to replace the passenger side power window motor following my purchase. The driver side power window has been exhibiting failure for over a year. It now is almost totally useless and needs to be replaced. When the window is put…
Other Chevrolet Chevy VAN years
← 1996 Chevy VAN · 1998 Chevy VAN →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Chevy VAN | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 Chevy VAN | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 Chevy VAN | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Chevy VAN | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 Chevy VAN | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 Chevy VAN | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Chevy VAN | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy VAN?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, visibility problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chevy VAN model years, the 1997 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.