1997 Chevrolet Express 3500
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
1 of 2 total reports mentions: suspension.
Show complaint excerpts
I was picking up items in a home depot parking lot, when the brakes went to the floor, and I discovered the brake lines to the rear had rusted through and emptied out all the brake fluid.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-01-04
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Service brakes
1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine
1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine.
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I seem to be experiencing the exact kind of ignition switch malfunction that has been the cause of the massive GM recall this year. The only problem is that the recall doesn't seem to go back to 1997.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-23
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1997 Chevrolet Express 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1997 Chevrolet Express 3500 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 Express 3500?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Express 3500 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.