MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chevrolet Express

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1997 Chevrolet Express
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:40:34.039Z

Only 29 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 29 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 Express Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 15 complaints 1997: 29 complaints 1997 1998: 23 complaints 1999: 68 complaints 1999 2000: 84 complaints 2001: 45 complaints 2002: 55 complaints 2003: 58 complaints 2003 2004: 21 complaints 2005: 23 complaints 2006: 12 complaints 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 14 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 15 complaints 2011: 12 complaints 2011 2012: 13 complaints 2013: 22 complaints 2014: 14 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2017: 21 complaints 2018: 11 complaints 2019: 8 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2021: 13 complaints 2022: 4 complaints 2023: 2 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
1997: 29 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19951
199615
199729
199823
199968
200084
200145
200255
200358
200421
200523
200612
200717
200814
200910
201015
201112
201213
201322
201414
20158
201615
201721
201811
20198
202016
202113
20224
20232
20241
20250
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

6 of 29 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
TIRES

3 of 29 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing emission control.

STRUCTURE

3 of 29 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing trunk lid and hinge and attachments.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A HOOK ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT'S HEAD STRUCK THE HOOK, WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONTACT LOSING CONSCIOUSNESS AND HERNIATING TWO DISCS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060328

SIDE DOOR HINGE DOES NOT HOLD DOOR OPEN PROPERLY; WILL SHUT UNEXPECTEDLY. SEAT RAIL PROTRUDES THROUGH FLOOR; CREATES TRIPPING HABIT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970319

Also filed under SEATS

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010326 — fuel system, gasoline

PASSENGER VANS. THESE VANS EXPERIENCE FUEL ODORS OR LEAKAGE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PIPE ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 00V110000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Chevrolet Express — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V110000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Chevrolet Express 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?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Express have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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