NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Chevrolet G Series Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Chevrolet G Series has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Chevrolet G Series. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1997 Chevrolet G Series owner complaints
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet G Series, describing incidents dated October 1, 1996 to November 15, 1999.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10020980 · Filed
SINCE 28,000 MI TRANSMISSION SLIPS FROM 1-2; TECHNICIAN FOUND ERROR BUT DEALER REFUSED PROBLEM. ERROR CODE SAYS INTERNAL SLIPPAGE. PROBLEMS GETS MUCH WORSE WITH COLD WEATHER. SOMETIMES DOESN'T SHIFT. HAS TO BE SHIFTED BACK INTO REVERSE AND BACK TO DRIVE. *** TRANSMISSION DIP STICK AND TUBE REPLACED…
ODI #878735 · Filed
FIRESTONE STEELTEX R45 TIRES P245/75R16 DOT VN11B1A047 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, BOTH REAR TIRES SPEARATED WITHIN HOURS OF EACH OTHER, RIGHT REAR TIRE ALSO HAD A BROKEN STEEL BELT, CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING PRIOR TO THE BLOWOUT. *SLC
ODI #847883 · Filed
WHILE MAKING A STOP CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD. VEHICLE REQUIRED LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1997 Chevrolet G Series in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Service Query SQ98-005: FUEL LEAK FROM VAPOR CANISTER
Closed November 10, 1998
GM/BRAKE PIPE/OIL COOLER HOSE
NHTSA #97V054000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported April 8, 1997 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 8 vehicles
Owners notified April 18, 1997 · Vehicles built October 1, 1996 – October 31, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: G VANS EQUIPPED WITH 6.5L TURBO-CHARGED DIESEL ENGINES. THE FRONT LEFT-HAND BRAKE PIPE CAN BE CONTACTED BY THE LOWER ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN IN THE BRAKE PIPE.
Safety consequence
A HOLE IN THE BRAKE PIPE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE BRACKET TO PREVENT THE LOWER ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE FROM CONTACTING THE BRAKE PIPE, AND ALSO INSPECTING THE BRAKE PIPE FOR WEAR. IF NECESSARY, THE BRAKE PIPE WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING APRIL 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Other Chevrolet G Series model years
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