1997 Chevrolet G10 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 23, 2004 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other G10 years
Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet G10. That ranks 3rd out of 4 G10 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 40%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1997 Chevrolet G10 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Visibility2
Electrical System1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Power Train1 · ~43,486 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1
Suspension1
Tires1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Visibility240%———
Electrical System120%———
Engine and Engine Cooling120%———
Power Train120%43,486——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic120%———
Steering120%———
Suspension120%———
Tires120%———
Unknown or Other120%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1997, with 2 complaints
1997: 2199721998: 1199811999: 1199912004: 120041

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1997 Chevrolet G10 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet G10.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

4l60 electronically controlled 4 speed transmission with overdrive.*mr (nar) *cb

Power Train · received Jan 6, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10053528

Brake problems, unable to be fixed properly. Mjs

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Dec 7, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 549868

Three tires blew out.

Tires · received Jun 25, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 534036

Exterior mirrors vibrate causing poor visibility.

Visibility · received Oct 20, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 524956

Misalignment causes vehicle to pull to the right , several repairs made however vehicle still pulls to the right.

Suspension · received Oct 14, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 523722

Other Chevrolet G10 years

← 1996 G10 · 1998 G10 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1998 G1071
199750
1996 G1082
1995 G1040

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet G10?

Owners most often report visibility, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet G10?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 Chevrolet G10 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G10 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.