1997 Chevrolet VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VAN years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet VAN. That ranks 2nd out of 8 VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 26%). Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 27owner 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 VAN 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 | 7 | 26% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 11% | 127,250 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet VAN.
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 have a 1997 chevy venture. I have been having problems with the rack and pinion. There is a recall on them but chevy says there is no recall. I first talked to someone on the phone and they told me that yes there was a recall. They told me to take it to the chevy dealer. I took it and they said…
In only four months, all 4 of my goodyear regatta tires with only 50,000 miles on them blew out while on the highway. (4 different incidents). The company had audacity to tell me that these were all the results of "road hazards" and that the same could happen to any tire. I have been driving for 40…
Dt: the consumer stated the headlights were blinding to other vehicles. The headlights have been adjusted numerous times and have been replaced about 10 times.*ak
Dt: the consumer stated the headlights were blinding to other vehicles. The headlights have been adjusted numerous times and have been replaced about 10 times.*ak
Steering locked on taking a left turn within a parking lot. Remembered that chevrolet had serviced a recall on the vehicle in feb 2003. However, they only replaced the lower pinion bearing, but did not replace the steering gear. Took it to the chevy dealership immediately. Their inspection pointed…
Other Chevrolet VAN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 VAN | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 VAN | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 VAN | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 VAN | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 VAN | 16 | 0 |
| 1997 | 27 | 0 |
| 1996 VAN | 28 | 0 |
| 1995 VAN | 20 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet VAN?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, equipment problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VAN model years, the 1997 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.