1997 Chevrolet MOTOR HOME: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
40,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Parking Brake is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 100.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Parking Brake:Driveline | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder | 1 |
Parking Brake: 1; Parking Brake:Driveline: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
2000: 2; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Parking Brake leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10040948 · 2003-09-30 (September 30, 2003)
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. I USE A SET OF WHEEL CHOCKS TO HELP KEEP THE MOTORHOME FROM ROLLING.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10040948 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 554653 · 2000-09-14 (September 14, 2000)
CONSUMER CAME TO A STOP, TOOK HIS FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUT GEAR INTO PARK WHEN HE NOTICED THE MOTOR HOME STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD, DEALER FOUND THAT THERE IS NO PARKING GEAR, THE PARK GEAR ONLY ACTIVATES THE PARKING BRAKE. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 554653 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 870020 · 2000-09-08 (September 8, 2000)
CONSUMER HAS A 1997 VEHICLE . BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAS A PLASTIC TOP THAT LEAKED FLUID, AND EVENTUALLY HAD NO BRAKES.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 870020 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.