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1997 Chevrolet G Van Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
116,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Chevrolet G Van, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,750 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.

“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 miles

“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

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997233%

Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet G Van

Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle 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 29, 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