1997 Chevrolet G Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other G Series years
- Not enough data 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet G Series. That ranks 2nd out of 12 G Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 28,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet G Series 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 | 2 | 33% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet G Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: g vans equipped with 6.5l turbo-charged diesel engines. The front left-hand brake pipe can be contacted by the lower engine oil cooler hose causing a hole to be worn in the brake pipe.
Risk: A hole in the brake pipe can cause loss of front brake performance and increased stopping distances increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an engine oil cooler hose bracket to prevent the lower engine oil cooler hose from contacting the brake pipe, and also inspecting the brake pipe for wear. If necessary, the brake pipe will be replaced.
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 leak from vapor canister (SQ98005) — opened Apr 14, 1998, closed Nov 10, 1998.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Since 28,000 mi transmission slips from 1-2; technician found error but dealer refused problem. Error code says internal slippage. Problems gets much worse with cold weather. Sometimes doesn't shift. Has to be shifted back into reverse and back to drive. *** transmission dip stick and tube replaced…
Firestone steeltex r45 tires p245/75r16 dot vn11b1a047 experienced tread separation, both rear tires spearated within hours of each other, right rear tire also had a broken steel belt, consumer stated that vehicle started shaking prior to the blowout. *slc
While making a stop consumer would have to apply force to the brake pedal all the way to the floorboard. Vehicle required longer distance to stop. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
Doors not welded properly causing misalignment and starting to fall off.
While driving 60mph the exterior mirrors shake vigorously which obstruct the view, may cause an accident. *ak
Other Chevrolet G Series years
← 1996 G Series · 1998 G Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 G Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 G Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 G Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 G Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 G Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 G Series | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 G Series | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 G Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 G Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 G Series | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 G Series | 13 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet G Series?
Owners most often report power train, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet G Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet G Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G Series model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.