1997 Chevrolet Van Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%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 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Chevrolet Van, 15% 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.
“When gas is used, especially with a full tank, the gas gauge will go down to empty after driving some distance, then when it gets down to about a quarter tank the guage will go back up and register full even though we have not bought any fuel. Then vehicle will run out when guage registers full!”
NHTSA complaint #716055, filed 1999-12“While traveling noticed gas gauge reading 1/2 of tank, soon after gas indicator would read a full tank of gas. Dealer replaced fuel tank sender unit with pump.”
NHTSA complaint #883773, filed 2001-03Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Van
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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