1997 Chevrolet Express Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Chevrolet Express, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 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.
“The contact stated there is a hook on the rear passenger side door. The contact's head struck the hook, which resulted in the contact losing consciousness and herniating two discs. The manufacturer sent a representative, which determined this is how the vehicle was designed.”
NHTSA complaint #10153907, filed 2006-03, 200,000 miles“As the passenger's sliding door was being shut the sliding door jammed and hit the consumer on the head while trying to find out the problem. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #813477, filed 1997-06Related service bulletins
- 10020952Oct 1, 2006Side cargo door is hard to open. Install new hinge pins.
- 10017184Oct 27, 2005Water intrusion at right or left a-pillar.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 15% |
| 2020 | 3 | 18% |
| 2018 | 1 | 9% |
| 2016 | 3 | 20% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 1 | 7% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 22% |
| 2004 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 | 5 | 8% |
| 2002 | 8 | 14% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 6 | 9% |
| 1998 | 3 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Express
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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