1997 Chevrolet Motor Home
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Parking brake
3 of 7 total reports mention: parking brake, most commonly citing driveline.
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Auto park brake fails to hold vehicle on incline. With transmission in park the brake is supposed to engage. It does engage, but fails to hold on hills. This has happened every time we try to park on a slope.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-30
While traveling at 60 MPH, the automatic parking brake engaged. This caused the vehicle to decelerate rapidly nearly causing a rear end collision. The interior filled with smoke and heat from the over heated brake pads within the unit.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-05
Suspension
2 of 7 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.
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The front end misalignment caused front left tire to blow out and front right tire to wear out. Yh
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-21
Front suspension system sways, causing loss of control.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-06-10
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 Motor Home — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Parking brake: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1997 Chevrolet Motor Home 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 Motor Home?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Motor Home 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.