Model year record

1997 Chevrolet C Series

No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 39 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for this model year.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor762,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer432,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2—
Suspension253,329 mi
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system153,329 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1—
Power train153,329 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly162,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light153,329 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Steering158,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman153,329 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system190,200 mi
Structure: body1—
Tires1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility155,000 mi

The 1996 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Chevrolet C Series model years

All Chevrolet C Series recalls by year

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