MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chevrolet Pickup

◆ Worse than typical
1997 Chevrolet Pickup
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:56:25.975Z

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 Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 16 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1994: 58 complaints 1995: 79 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1997: 75 complaints 1997 1998: 50 complaints 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 32 complaints 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 17 complaints 2003: 10 complaints 2003
1997: 75 complaints
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YearComplaints
199011
199116
19928
199458
199579
199660
199775
199850
199939
200032
200117
200217
200310

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 23%

23% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT AT 30-35MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. HAD NO STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER CONTACTED AND NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19981118

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

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STEERING SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER HAS TO REPLACE STEERING SENSOR FIVE TIMES SINCE BUYING THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030827

VISIBILITY 5%

5% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1997 — complaint volume: 75
R 20081217 — exterior lighting

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

Campaign 08E050000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Chevrolet Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08E050000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ▲ 1999 ● 1998

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ● 1996 ● 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup 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.