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1997 Chevrolet G SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet G Series, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage28kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 3, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Chevrolet G Series has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20
Service brakes, air10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Structure10
Tires10
Visibility10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1997 Chevrolet G Series recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 97V-054 · Apr 8, 1997 · 8 vehicles

Risk. A HOLE IN THE BRAKE PIPE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other G Series year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the G Series median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1997 Chevrolet G Series, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL LEAK FROM VAPOR CANISTERSQ98005 · closed Nov 10, 1998
    No recall
In owners' words

What G Series owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SINCE 28,000 MI TRANSMISSION SLIPS FROM 1-2; TECHNICIAN FOUND ERROR BUT DEALER REFUSED PROBLEM. ERROR CODE SAYS INTERNAL SLIPPAGE. PROBLEMS GETS MUCH WORSE WITH COLD WEATHER. SOMETIMES DOESN'T SHIFT. HAS TO BE SHIFTED BACK INTO REVERSE AND BACK TO DRIVE. *** TRANSMISSION DIP STICK AND TUBE REPLACED…
Complaint 10020980 · Jun 3, 2003 · 28,000 miles

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