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1997 Chevrolet Express Wheels Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
7%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 2 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Chevrolet Express, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“While driving the vehicle's right front wheel came off with the lug nuts still attached to the hub. As a result the vehicle jerked to the right and ran into a wall. The manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide any additional information.”

NHTSA complaint #10054196, filed 2004-01

“While driving the vehicle's right front wheel came off with the lug nuts still attached to the hub. As a result the vehicle jerked to the right and ran into a wall. The manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide any additional information.”

NHTSA complaint #10054197, filed 2004-01

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009110%
200716%
200529%
200312%
200034%
199923%
199727%

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
Electrical system
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Express

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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