1997 Chevrolet P3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 29, 1999 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other P3 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet P3. That is the most of any P3 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 33%). 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 P3 problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline1
Parking Brake1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline133%———
Parking Brake133%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%———

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

1997 Chevrolet P3 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet P3.

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.

Vehicle was taken to dealer to adjust the emergency parking brake. Was informed not designed to be used as an emergency brake. Manufacturer. Was also notified, and informed consumer of the same reason. Consumer would like to know how can a vehicle be sold if emergency brake could not be used as…

Parking Brake · received Feb 9, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 832021

Abs brake speed sensor failed. Nlm

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Feb 1, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 605897

This information was reported to chevrolet case #980411299,to the nhtsa using form mailed to me in lubec maine and hot line or motorhome life magazine has reported it to nhtsa twice all with no results or reply.the through tank power wire was discovered to have discolored due to extreme heat…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jan 12, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 701302

Other Chevrolet P3 years

← 1996 P3 · 1998 P3 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1998 P330
199730
1996 P321

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet P3?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, parking brake, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet P3?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 Chevrolet P3 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other P3 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.