1997 Chevrolet C Series Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,329miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Chevrolet C Series, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,329 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel injection system was repaired by the dealer after the vehicle lost pressure. Currently, windshield wipers work intermittently. The transmission was slipping because the motor was not functioning properly, the fuel injectors were the main cause for all of there parts to malfunction and break down, the ABS brakes were activating on dry pavement at slower speeds, the steering wheel off center and vehicle pulled to the left and would intermittently clunk and found loose pitman arm, the vehicle would skip and shake, and the catalytic converter gave insufficient efficiency. …”
NHTSA complaint #10091658, filed 2004-12, 53,329 miles“When applying brakes ABS would engage and force the brake pedal to back up intermittently. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall, and any repairs would be at consumer's cost. Feel free to provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #864537, filed 2000-06“Intermittently vehicle may not start up for 5 or 10 minutes after it has been turned off for a short moment. Problem has to be diagnosed, but possibly the wiring harness was too close to manifold. * the wiring harness cover overheats and is starting to crack. The manufacturer was notified. Dealer also replaced A/C compressor. Flushed condenser. Replaced expanstion tube. At one time the front brakes were replaced and rotors turned. Broken bolts on right step replaced and straightened bent brackets.”
NHTSA complaint #8005889, filed 2002-03“Dt: the contact states that the windshield wiper motor on his vehicle was supposed to be covered under warranty. The manufacturer explained that the wipers would not be replaced until they failed. The windshield wiper motor would work intermittently. The problem with the motor was that it burnt like a mother board for the motor and it burnt all the copper tips and the plastic off of the wiring. Also the seat belts would lock and then while driving the seat belt will come unlocked. The seat belts failed intermittently also. The contact owns a 1997 chevy cheyenne. …”
NHTSA complaint #10120719, filed 2005-06Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet C Series
12 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet C Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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