1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 48filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 60,500miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. The part named most often is brakes, with 13 complaints (27% of the total), followed by steering (13) and transmission and drivetrain (7). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,500 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes13 27%
- Steering13 27%
- Body and structure4 8.3%
- Fuel system3 6.3%
- Suspension2 4.2%
- Electrical system1 2.1%
- Engine cooling1 2.1%
- Exterior lighting1 2.1%
- Other or unknown1 2.1%
Also reported: Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Anti lock brakes apply on dry roads with no reason. The brakes shake when being applied. I have reviewed information on your database which have this exact same complaint. I believe there are not more since the vehicles are over 5 years old and people believe it to be normal wear and tare. It is not normal. The anti locks are over sensitive.”
NHTSA complaint #10135178, filed 2005-09, 65,000 milesSteering: “When making a long sweeping turn to the right, steering wheel sometimes turns unexpectedly, making my truck advance to the right. Dealer was contacted and would not fix due to mileage. I think this is a major safety issue. I have also heard of other people having this same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #717518, filed 2000-01Transmission and drivetrain: “I have a 1997 chevy tahoe that has had all of the required tune-ups and services. I recently lost my transmissions. I have never pulled anything with this truck. I searched the internet and found that almost 95 out of a 100 buyers have had this same problem. Why should the chevy corp. Be able to sell you something and months later that trans go out and all they have to say is it common.”
NHTSA complaint #10207939, filed 2007-11, 177,520 milesBody and structure: “The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet z71. The contact stated that the interior driver side door handle detached when he exited the vehicle. This failure has occurred three times. He had to roll down the window and open the door from the outside to exit the vehicle. He has not notified the dealer because the vehicle was purchased from a private owner. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 191,500 and failure mileage was 191,000. Updated 09/18/07”
NHTSA complaint #10201008, filed 2007-08, 191,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 177,520 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- EA98024Fuel leaks from the vapor canisterClosed · Nov 10, 1998
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 40 | 51,829 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 37 | 49,695 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 21 | 54,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 19 | 56,017 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 35 | 69,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 33 | 116,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 48 | 60,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 49 | 142,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 53 | 160,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 35 | 151,667 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 13 | 92,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 11 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 14 | 80,441 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 15 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1985 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 13 complaints (27% of the total), followed by steering with 13.
Has the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,500 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 177,520 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.