1997 Chevrolet Van Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Chevrolet Van, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The ABS fails to stop the vehicle during short panic stops at low speeds in warm weather because one of the wheels partially locks up, consumer states he discovered brake fluid under the master cylinder and it was determined that it was coming from under the cap, the cap seal was not sealing properly and a new seal was installed.”
NHTSA complaint #562152, filed 2001-07“Brakes pads are too small for vehicle, causing it to wear out every 15,000 miles, and drums needs to replaced every other time. Dealer claimed this is was normal. Transmission has failed four times. The three knobs for the heater broke. Power steering makes noise and leak due to faulty power steering pump. Front brake makes noise.”
NHTSA complaint #865933, filed 2000-07“While driving speedometer reads improperly,problem is intermittent, also brake rotors are faulty, possible manufacturing flaw. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #824392, filed 1998-06Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 9% |
| 2001 | 3 | 21% |
| 2000 | 10 | 45% |
| 1998 | 2 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 11% |
| 1996 | 11 | 39% |
| 1995 | 5 | 25% |
| 1994 | 5 | 45% |
| 1993 | 5 | 26% |
| 1992 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Van
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Van
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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