1997 Utility Trailer Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Utility Trailer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1997 Utility Trailer. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and electrical system (1). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the check valve filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes6 60%
- Other or unknown2 20%
- Electrical system1 10%
- Equipment1 10%
- Fuel system1 10%
- Body and structure1 10%
- Suspension1 10%
- Wheels1 10%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Brakes continually lock up, once resulting in jack knife into ditch causing damage to unit, repairs to brake system on several occasions, however continues to experience problems. Mjs”
NHTSA complaint #544030, filed 1999-02Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 02V210001Aug 15, 2002Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valveCovers: Utility Trailer 1996–2001
On certain trailers equipped with spring brake control valve assemblies, there is a recessed area on top of the valve in which a brass guide pin fits down inside the body of the valve and is held in place by a steel snap ring. The recessed area allows…
Recall details for the 1997 Utility Trailer → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10144439Aug 29, 2018Body and structure. Utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and / or DOT decal.
- 10129960Feb 23, 2018Equipment, Body and structure. Utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation instructions.
- 10117900Aug 18, 2017Equipment. This Bulletin was originally released on March 30, 2009. Utility re-released on August 18, 2017 to reflect the addition of the UTM Plant in Mexico.
Other model years of the Utility Trailer
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 12 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 6 | 350 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Utility Trailer model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Utility Trailer have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1997 Utility Trailer as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Utility Trailer is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.
Has the 1997 Utility Trailer been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.