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SuspensionPart report

1997 Chevrolet Express Suspension Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Chevrolet Express, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year.

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 consumer has been experiencing problems with right front coil springs. The consumer stated that their right coil springs would make a thumping noise when you manuever the vehicle to the right. When he took the vehicle to get it serviced they said that the problem was due to the front coil springs. The manufacturer has been contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #830721, filed 1998-11

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201819%
201617%
2015225%
201218%
201118%
201017%
200716%
200618%
2005417%
200415%
200312%
200247%
200124%
200067%
199911%
199829%
199713%

Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Express

Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Brakes
3 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

← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Express

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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