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1997 Chevrolet G Van Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
154,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Chevrolet G Van, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 154,000 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.

“Dt: problem with ABS brakes began in 2003. After replacement of ABS system the ABS light came on. When warning was lit the ABS system failed. Mechanic said that contact would have to pump the brakes. However, in rainy conditions brakes seemed to cause extended stopping distance, and pulled the vehicle to right. Mechanic stated that the ABS light was coming on due to computer problem. Contact believed the computer was causing the ,problems due to the computer being placed outside near the tire.”

NHTSA complaint #10122209, filed 2005-05, 154,000 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997117%

Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet G Van

Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet G Van

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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