Chevrolet Conventional Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Chevrolet Conventional (1997–1998) that have at least 5 complaints. 1998 has the most, with 10. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Conventional model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Transmission and drivetrain5 19%
• Engine cooling5 19%
• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)4 15%
• Brakes4 15%
• Body and structure3 11%
• Steering3 11%
• Exterior lighting2 7.4%
• Suspension1 3.7%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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