1997 Chevrolet Express Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Chevrolet Express, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,750 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Fuel guage failure on my 1997 Express van. Guage showed fuel tank empty. Estimated repairs= $600.00. This has happened to friends with same year chevrolets. Internet full of complaints for 1997 and 2000 years. This is a serious safety issue, and a very costly repair that many cannot afford. Please, please help. I am submitting the same fuel guage failure complaint for a 2000 Chevrolet blazer regarding an incident that put my teenager in serious jeopardy!”
NHTSA complaint #10067766, filed 2004-04, 80,750 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Express. The contact stated that a fuel odor came from the vehicle and the vehicle leaked fuel onto the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available. Updated 04/22/16 updated 05/31/18”
NHTSA complaint #10837621, filed 2016-02“Consumer contacted dealer on may 07,2001 in reference to recall# 00v110000 and manufacturer's recall 00031. Dealer stated that parts were not available ,and no future date was given on when parts will be available.”
NHTSA complaint #889955, filed 2001-06Related recalls
- 00V110000Apr 17, 2000Passenger vans. These vans experience fuel odors or leakage.Covers: Chevrolet Express 1996–1997, GMC Savana 1996–1997
Related 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…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10017191Oct 28, 2005Supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 31% |
| 2020 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 7% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 4 | 29% |
| 2013 | 4 | 18% |
| 2012 | 2 | 15% |
| 2011 | 3 | 25% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 14% |
| 2005 | 2 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 19% |
| 2003 | 11 | 19% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 5 | 11% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 9% |
| 1997 | 3 | 10% |
| 1996 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Express
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology