1997 Chevrolet PICKUP: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
55 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
84,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 55 complaints (21.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 18 | 32.7% |
| Braking behavior | 15 | 27.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 5.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 3.6% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 12 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 4 |
| Suspension:Front | 4 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 3 |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 12; Steering: 6; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 4; Suspension:Front: 4; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum: 3; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 47 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 | 18 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
2000: 18; 2001: 18; 2002: 6; 2003: 1; 2004: 9; 2005: 1; 2008: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 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 10037802 · 2003-08-27 (August 27, 2003)
STEERING SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER HAS TO REPLACE STEERING SENSOR FIVE TIMES SINCE BUYING THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10037802 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054198 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME LOOSE. THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS MAKING RIGHT AND LEFT HAND TURN. THE DEALERSHIP'S MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS PROBLEM BUT THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10054198 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10055960 · 2004-01-28 (January 28, 2004)
WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CONSUMER FELT THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10055960 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10068641 · 2004-04-21 (April 21, 2004)
STEERING COLUMN STABILIZER SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 81,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10068641 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10072177 · 2004-05-05 (May 5, 2004)
WHEN THE TANK IS FULL A FOUL ODOR SEEPS THROUGH THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 88,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10072177 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10074172 · 2004-06-29 (June 29, 2004)
THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE RIGHT SEAT BELT DUE TO AN INTERNAL PROBLEM CAUSED THE BELT NOT TO COME OUT. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 153,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10074172 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10075875 · 2004-06-08 (June 8, 2004)
WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10075875 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10087467 · 2004-08-09 (August 9, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING IN A RAINSTORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. RECALL 03V159000 WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 31,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10087467 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.