Model year record

1997 Chevrolet Pickup

No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 113 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
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip18
Steering763,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system6
Suspension: front5
Power train: automatic transmission4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4138,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor431,200 mi
Seats3
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum3
Tires3
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Exterior lighting: headlights2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2
Structure: body: door2
Tires: tread/belt2
Unknown or other2
Vehicle speed control2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Air bags1
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system188,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: retractor1153,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering: column181,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1200 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: rear1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels: rim1

The 1996 model has about 1.5 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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.