1997 Chevrolet Express Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Express.

19961998
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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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Chevrolet Express.

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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