MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chevrolet Chevy VAN

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1997 Chevrolet Chevy VAN
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:38:30.694Z

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Chevy VAN Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 12 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2003: 10 complaints 2003
1997: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19851
19871
19881
19891
19903
19936
19945
19957
19962
199712
199810
199912
20007
200113
200310

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 12 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

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MY VAN STARTED MAKING A STRANGE CRUNCHING SOUND. I WAS TOLD BY A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS CRACKED INSIDE. IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20131106

WATER FOUND ON INSIDE OF AIR FILTER AND FILTER WET.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980219

VISIBILITY

2 of 12 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

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ELECTRIC WINDOW NOT WORKING, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS,BRAKE LIGHTS SHORTS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050407

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 12 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

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FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T WORK, VERY COSTLY TO REPAIR, ABOUT 800.00 DOLLARS THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE NOW, I CAN'T AFFORD TO GET IT FIXED AGAIN!!*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050407

FUEL PUMP/SENSOR UNIT FAILED DUE TO EXPOSED WIRES AND FRICTION BETWEEN PUMP WIRE AND ANOTHER WIRE. THE PUMP WAS SHORTED OUT ELECTRICALLY. FUEL TANK WAS NEARLY FULL. ITEM REPLACED BY INDEPENTANT MECHANIC AND DEFECTIVE PART RETAINED BY ME. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040211

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SUSPENSION

1 of 12 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing lower ball joint.

CRASH
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WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF. *AK WHEEL HUB BROKE AND ROLLED UNDER THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010123

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Chevrolet Chevy VAN — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy VAN reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy VAN?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Chevy VAN have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.