1997 Chevrolet Conventional Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Conventional years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Conventional. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Conventional model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Conventional 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 | 4 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Chevrolet Conventional recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Conventional.
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 don't work when its raining, resulting in poor visibility. *yc
Valve body failed. Mjs
Both front axle seals failed/worn resulting in leakage. Mjs
Rear drums failed.
Vent fan out of order. Yh
Other Chevrolet Conventional years
← 1996 Conventional · 1998 Conventional →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Conventional | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Conventional | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Conventional | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 Conventional | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Conventional | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Conventional?
Owners most often report power train, steering, visibility problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Conventional?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet Conventional a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Conventional model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.