1997 CHEVROLET G VAN
0 recalls, 12 complaints - 20 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 26, 2005
Incident date: May 26, 2005
DT: PROBLEM WITH ABS BRAKES BEGAN IN 2003. AFTER REPLACEMENT OF ABS SYSTEM THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN WARNING WAS LIT THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. MECHANIC SAID THAT CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES. HOWEVER, IN RAINY CONDITIONS BRAKES SEEMED TO CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND PULLED THE VEHI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 26, 2005
Incident date: May 26, 2005
DT: PROBLEM WITH ABS BRAKES BEGAN IN 2003. AFTER REPLACEMENT OF ABS SYSTEM THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN WARNING WAS LIT THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. MECHANIC SAID THAT CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES. HOWEVER, IN RAINY CONDITIONS BRAKES SEEMED TO CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND PULLED THE VEHI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 21, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
PROBLEMS WITH 1997 CHEVROLET G-VAN TRANSMISSION.*MR THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE HIS TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES BECAUSE OF LEAKING. CHEVROLET HAS ONLY ISSUED A BULLETIN FOR 1991-1995 GMC TRUCK G VANS REGARDING A LEAK IN THE REAR EXTENSION HOUSING BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING IN THE 97 MODELS. THE C... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 20, 2003
Incident date: Sep 12, 2003
I OWN A 1997 CHEVY CUSTOMIZED VAN. I HAVE JUST HAD TO HAVE MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT WITH JUST 79,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN, MOST DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. I'VE REPLACED 2 STARTERS, 2 FUEL PUMPS, 1 SPEEDOMETER, 3 BATTERIES, AND FUEL LEAKS OVER THE YEARS. ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Sep 20, 2003
Incident date: Sep 12, 2003
I OWN A 1997 CHEVY CUSTOMIZED VAN. I HAVE JUST HAD TO HAVE MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT WITH JUST 79,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN, MOST DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. I'VE REPLACED 2 STARTERS, 2 FUEL PUMPS, 1 SPEEDOMETER, 3 BATTERIES, AND FUEL LEAKS OVER THE YEARS. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Sep 20, 2003
Incident date: Sep 12, 2003
I OWN A 1997 CHEVY CUSTOMIZED VAN. I HAVE JUST HAD TO HAVE MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT WITH JUST 79,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN, MOST DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. I'VE REPLACED 2 STARTERS, 2 FUEL PUMPS, 1 SPEEDOMETER, 3 BATTERIES, AND FUEL LEAKS OVER THE YEARS. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Sep 20, 2003
Incident date: Sep 12, 2003
I OWN A 1997 CHEVY CUSTOMIZED VAN. I HAVE JUST HAD TO HAVE MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT WITH JUST 79,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN, MOST DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. I'VE REPLACED 2 STARTERS, 2 FUEL PUMPS, 1 SPEEDOMETER, 3 BATTERIES, AND FUEL LEAKS OVER THE YEARS. ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 20, 2003
Incident date: Sep 12, 2003
I OWN A 1997 CHEVY CUSTOMIZED VAN. I HAVE JUST HAD TO HAVE MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT WITH JUST 79,000 MILES. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN, MOST DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. I'VE REPLACED 2 STARTERS, 2 FUEL PUMPS, 1 SPEEDOMETER, 3 BATTERIES, AND FUEL LEAKS OVER THE YEARS. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 26, 2003
Incident date: Jul 23, 2003
I HAVE A 1997 CHEVROLET G VAN HIGHWAY DRIVEN WITH ONLY 29,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD FROM 1ST TO SECOND GEAR ONLY WHEN HOT. DEALER FOUND A DEFECTIVE VALVE BOBY ASSEMBLY.TIMED OUT OF WARRENTY COST $900 TO REPAIR. THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE LASTED DLONGER THAN 29,000 MILES. THIS IS A... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 2, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE, INSTEAD OF STOPPING AT DESIRED SPEED. VEHICLE IS A 1997 CHEVROLET CG11405 VAN. TS
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Apr 13, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WORK WAS COMPLETED, CONSUMER STATED THAT FUEL GAUGE BEGAN FLUCTUATING AFTER THE THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE, THE FUEL GAUGE WILL JUMP FROM FULL TO 1/4 TANK WHILE DRIVING. *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Apr 26, 2002
Incident date: Apr 13, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MANUFACTURER AND WORK WAS COMPLETED, CONSUMER STATED THAT FUEL GAUGE BEGAN FLUCTUATING AFTER THE THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE, THE FUEL GAUGE WILL JUMP FROM FULL TO 1/4 TANK WHILE DRIVING. *YH
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 CHEVROLET G VAN
20 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 5 |
| 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 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.
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
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
010605006
Nov 1, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING EXHAUST SYSTEM RUMBLE / RATTLE NOISE. *JG
240901
Sep 24, 2001
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF BINDING SIDE CARGO DOOR HINGES. *SLC
010232003
Apr 1, 2001
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON THE RELEASE OF THE NEW POWER STEERING COOLER ASSEMBLY. *TT
130301
Mar 13, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION CONCERNING EXHAUST RATTLE NOISE CONDITION ON VARIOUS M, L AND G VANS INCLUDING CHEVROLET M-VAN 2001. *TT
151200
Dec 15, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS SERVICE MESSAGE ADDRESSES CUSTOMER CONCERNS REGARDING THEFT DETERRENTS, A NEW REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE AND LICENSE PLATE HOUSING DEVELOPED FOR ADDED THEFT PROTECTION. *TT
000864010A
Dec 1, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING HIGH OPENING / CLOSING EFFORT OR MISALIGNMENT OF SLIDING SIDE DOOR. *TT
000864010
Sep 1, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR HAS HIGH OPENING AND CLOSING EFFORTS OR MISALIGNMENT AT THE REAR OF THE DOOR. *TT
000138004
Mar 1, 2000
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON INTERMITTENT AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM OPERATION. *TT
990940004
Jan 1, 2000
220000 SEATS
GENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO REQUESTED THEM. *TT
990524001A
Sep 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE LEAD/PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *MJS
990864012
Jul 1, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE SIDE FRONT INTERMEDIATE DOOR DOES NOT STAY OPEN. *TT
990524001
Jun 1, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME CAB CHASSIS, CREW CAB, AND PICKUP MODELS MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE LEAD / PULL AND FRONT BRAKE WEAR. *TT
98040(A)
Mar 1, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT REAR SIDE CARGO DOOR MAY NOT STAY OPEN OR THE DOOR CONTACTING THE REAR QUARTER PANEL. *TT
761516
Aug 1, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SLIDING DOOR DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AT REAR OF DOOR. YD
861516
Jul 1, 1998
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
SOME VEHICLES BUILT AT PLANT CODE 1 PRIOR TO OCTOBER, 1997 MAY EXPERIENCE A RATTLE TYPE NOISE IN THE SWING OUT WINDOW ASSEMBLIES. *TT
3276
Apr 20, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
4L80E OUTPUT CARRIER THRUST WASHER CHANGES. *TT
CHEVROLET G VAN - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET G VAN across all model years (1976, 1994).
3
Total Recalls
34
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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