1997 Chevrolet C Series Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Chevrolet C Series, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year.
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.
“When the key was placed in the ignition it would not turn. The check engine light also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who informed the consumer that the fuel injectors had to be replaced. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10040151, filed 2003-09“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 2002-03Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet C Series
12 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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