Complaints
35
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Chevrolet Express Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:78,900 mi
#24 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:78,900 mi
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Avg mileage:78,900 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Chevrolet Express.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 78,900 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | 1 | — | 78,900 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 78,900 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | 83,599 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 80,750 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 185,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 200,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 | — | — | — |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,900
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,900
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,900
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,599
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,750
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
185,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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