1997 Chevrolet C Series Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%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 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Chevrolet C Series, 5% 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.
“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 2002-03Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet C Series
12 complaintsBrakes
4 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 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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