1997 Chevrolet Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pickup years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (25 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 7 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 75owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Pickup 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 25 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 21 | 28% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 8% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 8% | 31,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 153,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup.
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.
1997 chevrolet pickup 1500. Consumer states driver door handle broke off from inside *tgw
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet pickup. While turning left at 15 mph, the steering wheel locked. The contact shut off the engine and placed the gear into park. He then restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel unlocked. He had to do this twice before taking the vehicle to the dealer. The…
The steering wheel gets loose at low speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle. Thus, increasing the chance of a crash. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.*ak when the consumer turns at low speeds the vehicle oversteers. *tc
Consumer complained about a windshield wiper problem. Windshield wipers worked intermittenly. Consumer found that there was a recall on some of these vehicles, but this vehicle was not one of them. *ak *sc
Vehicle's left front firestone steeltex tire came apart while driving. *mr the tire was unable to be repaired. *sc *jb
Other Chevrolet Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Pickup | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 Pickup | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 Pickup | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 Pickup | 32 | 0 |
| 1999 Pickup | 39 | 0 |
| 1998 Pickup | 74 | 0 |
| 1997 | 75 | 0 |
| 1996 Pickup | 60 | 0 |
| 1995 Pickup | 79 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pickup model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.