1997 Chevrolet Express Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Chevrolet Express, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 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 while traveling 75 MPH, the front driver side tire blew out. The vehicle was pulled over into the median and the tire was changed. Two hundred miles later, the passenger side rear tire blew out. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder and the tire was replaced. The tires were sent to the manufacturer which determined the blowouts were a result of road hazards. Updated 4/6/2006 - the consumer believes the failure was due to tread separation.”
NHTSA complaint #10153221, filed 2006-03, 67,000 miles“P300 020;consumer was traveling about 75mph on highway and heard a thumping noise. Was able to pull over, and right rear side tire tread had separated. He has contacted firestone, he received a notice. Firestone,#steeltex r4s, p24575r16. There were no injuries. Consumer has experienced 4 other separations, 2 being tread separations and the other being belt separations.”
NHTSA complaint #872043, filed 2000-10“Firestone, 245 75 r16, DOT # an11b1a517, original equipment, 30000 miles mounted on a 1996, Chevrolet, Express. While driving at highway speeds there was some tread separation on back left tire.”
NHTSA complaint #899050, filed 2001-11Related service bulletins
- 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…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 7% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 20% |
| 2007 | 3 | 17% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 13% |
| 2001 | 9 | 20% |
| 2000 | 13 | 15% |
| 1999 | 9 | 13% |
| 1998 | 6 | 26% |
| 1997 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Express
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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