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 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 31% |
| 2020 | 2 | 12% |
| 2019 | 2 | 25% |
| 2018 | 2 | 18% |
| 2017 | 13 | 62% |
| 2016 | 3 | 20% |
| 2015 | 2 | 25% |
| 2014 | 1 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 27% |
| 2012 | 4 | 31% |
| 2011 | 3 | 25% |
| 2010 | 3 | 20% |
| 2008 | 3 | 21% |
| 2007 | 3 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 6 | 26% |
| 2004 | 6 | 29% |
| 2003 | 11 | 19% |
| 2002 | 10 | 18% |
| 2001 | 7 | 16% |
| 2000 | 18 | 21% |
| 1999 | 12 | 18% |
| 1998 | 4 | 17% |
| 1997 | 3 | 10% |
| 1996 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Express
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
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.
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