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1997 Chevrolet Express Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
10%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
78,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Chevrolet Express, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,900 miles. 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.

“Dt: while driving service engine light illuminated on the dash panel. The consumer took the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealer, who performed a diagnostic test which showed that transmission was slipping. The dealer noted the next step would be to check the transmission fluid. Due to the color of the fluid it was determined a new transmission would be needed. The dealer referred the consumer to other independent shops, and they too confirmed what the dealer said. The consumer took the vehicle home and parked it. No corrections or repairs were made. …”

NHTSA complaint #10137203, filed 2005-09, 78,900 miles

“Consumer stated vehicle will not make a short panic stop at low speeds, extreme pedal pressure has little effect as the vehicle approaches 15 to 10 MPH and slower, consumer stated the ABS control is suppose to drop off and permit the brakes to stop the vehicle without limitation, consumer was informed by dealer he should allow for greater stopping distance with ABS and that the problem could not be duplicated, also consumer discovered brake fluid under the master cylinder, the dealer replaced the cap seal due to it not sealing properly.”

NHTSA complaint #562622, filed 2001-08

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021431%
2020212%
2019225%
2018218%
20171362%
2016320%
2015225%
201417%
2013627%
2012431%
2011325%
2010320%
2008321%
2007317%
200618%
2005626%
2004629%
20031119%
20021018%
2001716%
20001821%
19991218%
1998417%
1997310%
1996213%

Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Express

Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Express

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology