1997 Chevrolet Van: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 27 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.
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recalls
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owner complaints
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fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaigns
Common problems
Computed from 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 27 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)4 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)4 complaints
Equipment3 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)3 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)2 complaints
Tires2 complaints
“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 there was no recall. So I called the chevy 800 number again and now they say there is no recall. But I still see the recall here. So what can I do. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2007
“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 years and have never had a blow out until all four of these tires blew out over a period of 4 months. Has to be the tires, not the roads. *tr”Owner report · Tires · May 2007
“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”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2005
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“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”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2005
“My transmission failed on my 1500 van. It suddenly failed to accelerate and I was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. I was informed that the "reverse input housing bearing" failed and had shredded into metal shards throughout the transmission system. As such, the transmission must be replaced vs. Repaired. $3,000. Failure at 64,920 seems unreasonable for a well maintained vehicle that is driven with care. I'm concerned that the replacement will fail and an accident and injuries may result. I've heard this transmission has a high failure rate. Dt”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2002
“Dealership does not have parts available to repair a recall on fuel filler valve. Please provide any additional information.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 2001
“While traveling noticed gas gauge reading 1/2 of tank, soon after gas indicator would read a full tank of gas. *ak dealer replaced fuel tank sender unit with pump. *slc”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2000
“Experienced 2 hard 1st-2nd gear shifts and set trouble code p1870 indicating internal slippage. Dealer recommended replacement, or overhaul. Other research indicates common problem for gm with the 4l60e transmission quite possibly stemming from switching from a cast iron valve body in earlier models to an aluminum valve body in later models of that transmission. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2000
“Huge loud shimmy/vibration at highway speed, replaced due to large sidewall bulge. *ak (dot number: bm05326-1 tiresize: lt24575r16)”Owner report · Tires · May 2000
“While driving vehicle completely shutdown without warning, causing loss of steering, and brake control. *ak check the engine light came on and stayed on before the vehicle stall. The problem was fixed but started stelling again. *yh”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2000
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Is the 1997 Chevrolet Van reliable?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1997 Chevrolet Van. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.