1997 Chevrolet Express Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 185,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Chevrolet Express, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 185,000 miles.
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.
“Rear seat belts fail to function properly. Middle lap belt fails to stay buckled. Also, shoulder belt on passenger's side in rear fails to pull out. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #888369, filed 2001-05Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 2 | 9% |
| 2004 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 | 4 | 7% |
| 2000 | 8 | 10% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 13% |
| 1997 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Express
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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