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Chevrolet Chevy VanModel year report

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
89,888miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and visibility (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 89,888 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “My van started making a strange crunching sound. I was told by a local repair shop that the catalytic converter is cracked inside. It needs to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10551148, filed 2013-11, 100,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Purchased used van from originating dealership. The dealership had to replace the passenger side power window motor following my purchase. The driver side power window has been exhibiting failure for over a year. It now is almost totally useless and needs to be replaced. When the window is put down, its motion slows to a stop approximately a 3rd of the way down and will go no further and it will not go up. Several minutes have to pass before the I am able to get the window to start going back up. It takes several waiting periods before the window will go up enough to close. …”

NHTSA complaint #10152679, filed 2006-03

Brakes: “The contact stated the ABS and check engine warning lights illuminated while driving various speeds. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer for inspection. The service mechanic determined the computer in the electrical system was located near the rear wheels and was producing false failures causing the illumination of those warning lights. Additionally, it was also suggested that when the ABS warning light was illuminated, the antilock brakes could fail. The antilock brakes were replaced, but no corrections were made to the computer.”

NHTSA complaint #10157700, filed 2006-05, 159,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 147,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5033%50–7517%75–10033%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 89,888 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van 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.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.

Other model years of the Chevrolet Chevy Van

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20031081,5000———Not enough data
20011358,6610———Not enough data
2000795,5000———Not enough data
19991295,3490———Not enough data
19981090,0000———Not enough data
19971289,8880———Not enough data
19957—0———Not enough data
1994520,0000———Not enough data
19936—0———Not enough data

All Chevrolet Chevy Van model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van 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 Chevy Van reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 89,888 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 147,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.