MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chevrolet VAN

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1997 Chevrolet VAN
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:51:52.184Z

Only 27 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 27 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 VAN Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1991: 4 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 19 complaints 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 20 complaints 1996: 28 complaints 1996 1997: 27 complaints 1997 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 15 complaints 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2001: 14 complaints 2002: 11 complaints 2002
1997: 27 complaints
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YearComplaints
19834
19914
19928
199319
199411
199520
199628
199727
199816
199915
200022
200114
200211

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

7 of 27 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

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CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COOLANT LEAK.(CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNES VEHICLE)*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20020917

Also filed under ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and EXTERIOR LIGHTING

EQUIPMENT

4 of 27 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.

STRUCTURE

4 of 27 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.

INJURY
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SIDE DOORS HAVE NO GUST LOCKS TO HOLD THEM OPEN, ALLOWING DOORS TO CLOSE ON PASSENGER'S ANKLES/LEGS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970828

SIDE DOORS HAVE NO GUST LOCKS, ALLOWING DOORS TO CLOSE ON PASSENGER'S LEGS/ANKLES.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970828

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 27 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 27 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and emission control.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Chevrolet VAN — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Chevrolet 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 VAN?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet 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.