1997 Chevrolet G Series Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Chevrolet G Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet G Series. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and fuel system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 33%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “While making a stop consumer would have to apply force to the brake pedal all the way to the floorboard. Vehicle required longer distance to stop. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #847883, filed 1999-09Transmission and drivetrain: “Since 28,000 mi transmission slips from 1-2; technician found error but dealer refused problem. Error code says internal slippage. Problems gets much worse with cold weather. Sometimes doesn't shift. Has to be shifted back into reverse and back to drive. *** transmission dip stick and tube replaced 2 times from corrosion, rusted in half at 60,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10020980, filed 2003-06, 28,000 milesFuel system: “When drving or at idling, it would suddenly stall. Fuel system shut down. Did not start right after shutting down. An intermittent problem. Took to dealer & mechanic says nothing wrong. Happened at least 5-6 different times.”
NHTSA complaint #822086, filed 1998-04Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 28,000 and 28,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 97V054000Apr 8, 1997Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Chevrolet G Series 1997, GMC G Series 1997
Vehicle description: g vans equipped with 6.5l turbo-charged diesel engines. The front left-hand brake pipe can be contacted by the lower engine oil cooler hose causing a hole to be worn in the brake pipe.
Recall details for the 1997 Chevrolet G Series → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- SQ98005Fuel leak from vapor canisterClosed · Apr 14, 1998
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10092732Jul 29, 2014Fuel system. 00064h - special coverage (revised part information). Some customers may experience a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump. This special policy applies only to electronic diesel-fuel…
- 10248444Jun 30, 2014Equipment. Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet G Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 | 28,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | 121,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 12 | 76,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 16 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet G Series model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet G Series have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet G Series as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Chevrolet G Series is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1997 Chevrolet G Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Chevrolet G Series reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,000 miles and the middle half falls between 28,000 and 28,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.