1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 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 suspension of the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While backing out of a parking space lower ball joint broke, resulting in an accident. Front driver side wheel came off. Wheel hub broke and rolled under the vehicle. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they replaced all ball joints.”
NHTSA complaint #878874, filed 2001-01Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 15% |
| 1997 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy Van
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsBody and structure
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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