MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck

◆ Worse than typical
1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:18:09.208Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 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: 35 complaints 1995: 53 complaints 1995 1996: 49 complaints 1997: 48 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 35 complaints 2000: 19 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 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
199435
199553
199649
199748
199833
199935
200019
200121
200237
200340

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 21%

21% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET PICKUP. A RECALL WAS BEING ISSUED ON GM 1999 -2002 CORROSION ANTI LOCK BRAKE SENSORS. THE 1997 CHEVROLET PICKUPS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051007

REAR END ACCIDENT DUE TO ABS RELEASING BRAKING ACTION FOR 3 TO 4 SECONDS, THUS INCREASING MY BRAKING DISTANCE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040911

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 19981115

STRUCTURE 4%

4% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

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THE DESIGN OF POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL IS INCONVENIENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19971003

STEERING 4%

4% of complaints: steering — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1997 — complaint volume: 48
I 19981110 — EA (closed 20000420)

FUEL LEAKS FROM THE VAPOR CANISTER

R 20060510 — exterior lighting

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 FAIL

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.

Campaign 06E040000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E040000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1998 ● 1994 ● 1999

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1996 ● 2003

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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 steering:hydraulic power assist system, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.