1997 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500
0 recalls, 4 complaints - 3 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 23, 2014
Incident date: Nov 15, 2014
I SEEM TO BE EXPERIENCING THE EXACT KIND OF IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTION THAT HAS BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE MASSIVE GM RECALL THIS YEAR. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT THE RECALL DOESN'T SEEM TO GO BACK TO 1997. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE IT FIRST STARTED TO HAPPEN A WEEK OR SO AGO. THE ENG... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 23, 2014
Incident date: Nov 15, 2014
I SEEM TO BE EXPERIENCING THE EXACT KIND OF IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTION THAT HAS BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE MASSIVE GM RECALL THIS YEAR. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT THE RECALL DOESN'T SEEM TO GO BACK TO 1997. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE IT FIRST STARTED TO HAPPEN A WEEK OR SO AGO. THE ENG... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 4, 2012
Incident date: Jul 6, 2011
I WAS PICKING UP ITEMS IN A HOME DEPOT PARKING LOT, WHEN THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND I DISCOVERED THE BRAKE LINES TO THE REAR HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND EMPTIED OUT ALL THE BRAKE FLUID. WHEN IT WAS ON THE LIFT AND BEING REPAIRED, I FOUND THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTS ARE NEARLY CORRODED AWAY. T... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 4, 2012
Incident date: Jul 6, 2011
I WAS PICKING UP ITEMS IN A HOME DEPOT PARKING LOT, WHEN THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND I DISCOVERED THE BRAKE LINES TO THE REAR HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND EMPTIED OUT ALL THE BRAKE FLUID. WHEN IT WAS ON THE LIFT AND BEING REPAIRED, I FOUND THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTS ARE NEARLY CORRODED AWAY. T... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500 across all model years (1999, 2014).
12
Total Recalls
163
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500 - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2012 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 17 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 26 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1997 (current) | 0 | 4 |