1997 Chevrolet C Series Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%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 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Chevrolet C Series, 9% 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“While making a left or right turn there is a twitch or jerk in the steering wheel. The problem is more noticeable when driving at slow speeds. Problem was reported to the dealership. They said the card controlling steering power assist was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. Parts replaced under warranty. Problem has not reoccurred since.”
NHTSA complaint #857569, filed 2000-02Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 18% |
| 1997 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet C Series
12 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
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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