1997 Chevrolet Express 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 3500 years
- Not enough data 15th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Express 3500. That ranks 15th out of 20 Express 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 101,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 Express 3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 101,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 101,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 77,540 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 77,540 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Express 3500.
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.
I seem to be experiencing the exact kind of ignition switch malfunction that has been the cause of the massive gm recall this year. The only problem is that the recall doesn't seem to go back to 1997. This problem has occurred numerous times since it first started to happen a week or so ago. The…
I was picking up items in a home depot parking lot, when the brakes went to the floor, and i discovered the brake lines to the rear had rusted through and emptied out all the brake fluid. When it was on the lift and being repaired, i found that the rear leaf spring mounts are nearly corroded away…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Express 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet Express 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 3500 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.