1997 CHEVROLET VAN

0 recalls, 41 complaints - 5 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

41 total complaints 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	3
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER	3
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS	2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING	2
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	2
STEERING:RACK AND PINION	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	2

Incident date: Nov 19, 2007

I HAVE A 1997 CHEVY VENTURE. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE RACK AND PINION. THERE IS A RECALL ON THEM BUT CHEVY SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL. I FIRST TALKED TO SOMEONE ON THE PHONE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT YES THERE WAS A RECALL. THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO THE CHEVY DEALER. I TOOK IT AND THEY SAI... Read more

Incident date: May 9, 2007

IN ONLY FOUR MONTHS, ALL 4 OF MY GOODYEAR REGATTA TIRES WITH ONLY 50,000 MILES ON THEM BLEW OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. (4 DIFFERENT INCIDENTS). THE COMPANY HAD AUDACITY TO TELL ME THAT THESE WERE ALL THE RESULTS OF "ROAD HAZARDS" AND THAT THE SAME COULD HAPPEN TO ANY TIRE. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 40 ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2005

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE BLINDING TO OTHER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED ABOUT 10 TIMES.*AK

Incident date: Jul 6, 2005

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE BLINDING TO OTHER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED ABOUT 10 TIMES.*AK

Incident date: Oct 20, 2004

STEERING LOCKED ON TAKING A LEFT TURN WITHIN A PARKING LOT. REMEMBERED THAT CHEVROLET HAD SERVICED A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE IN FEB 2003. HOWEVER, THEY ONLY REPLACED THE LOWER PINION BEARING, BUT DID NOT REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR. TOOK IT TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY. THEIR INSPECTION POINTED T... Read more

Incident date: Nov 15, 2002

MY TRANSMISSION FAILED ON MY 1500 VAN. IT SUDDENLY FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE "REVERSE INPUT HOUSING BEARING" FAILED AND HAD SHREDDED INTO METAL SHARDS THROUGHOUT THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. ... Read more

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COOLANT LEAK.(CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNES VEHICLE)*JB

CONSUMER STATED BOTH HEADLIGHT LENS COVERS FELL OUT, DUE TO WATER BUILDING INSIDE. (CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNES VEHICLE) *JB

CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION GASKET FAILED.(CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS VEHICLE)*JB

THE FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONSUMER WANTS EITHER TO RETURN THE VEHICLE OR THE DEALER TO REIMBURSE THE REPAIR EXPENSES. *YH

THE ABS FAILS TO STOP THE VEHICLE DURING SHORT PANIC STOPS AT LOW SPEEDS IN WARM WEATHER BECAUSE ONE OF THE WHEELS PARTIALLY LOCKS UP, CONSUMER STATES HE DISCOVERED BRAKE FLUID UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE CAP, THE CAP SEAL WAS NOT SEALING PROPERL... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2001

02 SENSORS KEEP GOING OUT, CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. *AK

Incident date: Nov 1, 1999

SIRS, I HAVE TWO EXPRESS VANS (1999 AND 1997) BOTH HAVING TRANSMISSION FAILURES BEFORE 50000 MILES. HMMMMM I SEE A PATTERN HERE. DOES ANYONE ELSE. *AK

Incident date: Mar 29, 2001

DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR A RECALL ON FUEL FILLER VALVE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Incident date: Oct 1, 2000

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED GAS GAUGE READING 1/2 OF TANK, SOON AFTER GAS INDICATOR WOULD READ A FULL TANK OF GAS. *AK DEALER REPLACED FUEL TANK SENDER UNIT WITH PUMP. *SLC

Incident date: Oct 1, 2000

WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED GAS GAUGE READING 1/2 OF TANK, SOON AFTER GAS INDICATOR WOULD READ A FULL TANK OF GAS. *AK DEALER REPLACED FUEL TANK SENDER UNIT WITH PUMP. *SLC

Incident date: Mar 1, 2000

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING, AND BRAKE CONTROL. *AK CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALL. THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED BUT STARTED STELLING AGAIN. *YH

Incident date: Jun 14, 1999

SIDE CARGO DOOR FROZE AT HINGES, AND DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE CONSUMER FEELS THE DOOR WAS UNSAFE. *YH

Incident date: Aug 16, 2000

EXPERIENCED 2 HARD 1ST-2ND GEAR SHIFTS AND SET TROUBLE CODE P1870 INDICATING INTERNAL SLIPPAGE. DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT, OR OVERHAUL. OTHER RESEARCH INDICATES COMMON PROBLEM FOR GM WITH THE 4L60E TRANSMISSION QUITE POSSIBLY STEMMING FROM SWITCHING FROM A CAST IRON VALVE BODY IN EARLIER MOD... Read more

Incident date: May 9, 2000

HUGE LOUD SHIMMY/VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEED, REPLACED DUE TO LARGE SIDEWALL BULGE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: BM05326-1 TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)

Incident date: May 19, 2000

A/C LEAKED AT REAR AIR UNIT CORRODING THE CONNECTIONS AND DOES NOT BLOW COLD AIR DUE TO THE COMPRESSOR FAILURE. YH

BRAKES PADS ARE TOO SMALL FOR VEHICLE, CAUSING IT TO WEAR OUT EVERY 15,000 MILES, AND DRUMS NEEDS TO REPLACED EVERY OTHER TIME. DEALER CLAIMED THIS IS WAS NORMAL.*AK TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED FOUR TIMES. THE THREE KNOBS FOR THE HEATER BROKE. POWER STEERING MAKES NOISE AND LEAK DUE TO FAULTY POWER... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 1997

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! *A... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 1999

BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING BECAUSE THE NEGATIVE CABLE FROM THE BATTERY TO THE ENGINE BLOCK WORE A HOLE IN THE METAL BRAKE LINE.

Incident date: Feb 14, 1999

THIRD FAILURE OF THIS ITEM, DEALER AND CHEVROLET WILL NOT KNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. NO DEFECT STATED IN SUMMARY. *AK

WHILE DRIVING SPEEDOMETER READS IMPROPERLY,PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, ALSO BRAKE ROTORS ARE FAULTY, POSSIBLE MANUFACTURING FLAW. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Incident date: Nov 9, 1997

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE SHUT DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

CONTROL KNOBS FOR AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER BREAK DUE TO PLASTIC STEMS THAT JOIN TO THE METAL ROD FROM THE UNIT SPLITTING.

SIDE DOORS HAVE NO GUST LOCKS, ALLOWING DOORS TO CLOSE ON PASSENGER'S LEGS/ANKLES.

1 injured

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT DOOR MOUNTED SHOULDER BELTS PROHIBITING ENTERING/EXITING OF VEHICLE WHEN CONNECTED AND WHEN DISCONNECTED HANG LOOSELY.

CONTROL KNOBS FOR AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER BREAK DUE TO INSIDE PLASTIC STEM THAT JOINS TO THE METAL ROD FROM THE UNIT SPLITTING.

SIDE DOORS HAVE NO GUST LOCKS TO HOLD THEM OPEN, ALLOWING DOORS TO CLOSE ON PASSENGER'S ANKLES/LEGS.

1 injured

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT DOOR MOUNTED SHOULDER BELTS PROHIBIT ENTERING/EXITING OF VEHICLE WHEN CONNECTED, WHEN NOT CONNECTED, THEY HANG LOOSELY.

SEAT BELT ATTACHES TO DOOR WHICH BLOCKS ENTRANCE AND EXIT OF VEHICLE, ALSO WHEN DISCONNECTED THEY HANG LOOSELY IN FRONT OF ENTRANCE/EXIT.

THE INSIDE PLASTIC STEM THAT JOINS TO THE METAL ROD FROM THE HEATING/COOLING UNIT SPLIT, CAUSING CONTROL KNOBS FOR AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER TO BREAK.

DOORS CLOSE ON PASSENGERS LEGS/ANKLES.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 CHEVROLET VAN

5 manufacturer communications from 5 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
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE	1
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	1
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)	1

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

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

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Vehicle Recalls

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SPECIAL POLICY FOR SAFETY BELT GUIDE COVER. *YC

CHEVROLET VAN - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET VAN across all model years (1973, 1979).

7 Total Recalls

276 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

24 Reported Crashes

14 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET VAN - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2002	0	12	View
2001	0	22	View
2000	0	36	View
1999	0	19	View
1998	0	18	View
1997 (current)	0	41
1996	0	46	View
1995	0	31	View
1994	0	11	View
1993	0	19	View
1992	0	12	View
1991	0	4	View
1983	0	5	View
1979	1	0	View
1978	1	0	View
1977	1	0	View
1976	1	0	View
1975	1	0	View
1974	1	0	View
1973	1	0	View

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