1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 159,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 159,000 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.
“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 milesElectrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van
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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