Chevrolet G Van Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Chevrolet G Van (1997–1997) that have at least 5 complaints. 1997 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All G Van model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 | 68,569 | 0 | 5 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain3 30%
- Fuel system2 20%
- Electrical system2 20%
- Vehicle speed control1 10%
- Other or unknown1 10%
- Brakes1 10%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1997: “I own a 1997 chevy customized van. I have just had to have my transmission rebuilt with just 79,000 miles. I have had nothing but mechanical problems with the van, most during the warranty period. I've replaced 2 starters, 2 fuel pumps, 1 speedometer, 3 batteries, and fuel leaks over the years. There were also 2 recall items, one dealing with the fuel system. All of my work has been with local chevy service centers, but not very happy. At around 55,000 miles, we had a problem with the transmission jumping or shifting roughly at lower speeds in town, but it was intermittent. …”
NHTSA complaint #10039219, filed 2003-09, 79,500 milesOther Chevrolet models
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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. Methodology