MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck

◆ Worse than typical
1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:23.348Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
48
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1994: 37 complaints 1995: 53 complaints 1996: 49 complaints 1997: 48 complaints 1997 48 1998: 33 complaints 1999: 35 complaints 2000: 19 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 40 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1994: 37 complaints 1994 1995: 53 complaints 1996: 49 complaints 1997: 48 complaints 1997 48 1998: 33 complaints 1999: 35 complaints 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2002: 37 complaints 2002 2003: 40 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 13 complaints 1992 1993: 13 complaints 1993 1994: 37 complaints 1994 1995: 53 complaints 1995 1996: 49 complaints 1996 1997: 48 complaints 1997 48 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 35 complaints 1999 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2002 2003: 40 complaints 2003

1997: 48 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19812
19821
19831
19843
19855
19864
19874
198815
198914
199011
199113
199213
199313
199437
199553
199649
199748
199833
199935
200019
200121
200237
200340

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

31% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Steering

27% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and linkages.

Power train

17% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Truck was parked on a 14 degree incline with engine facing uphill and the 4WD was in 4WD-low. With no one in the truck and after 5010 minutes, truck disengaged from park.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-11-15

Structure

8% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing door and frame and members.

Show complaint excerpts

Front dashboard came loose.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-04

The design of power door lock control is inconvenient.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-10-03

Fuel system, gasoline

6% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and fuel injection system.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. ▮
    1997Complaint volume 48 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    1998-11-10Engineering analysisClosed 2000-04-20 Fuel leaks from the vapor canister
  3. R
    2006-05-10Exterior lighting06E040000 Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors…

    Remedy: E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began May 10, 2006. Owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E040000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.