1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES
The 1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (1 complaint), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint), and Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES, potentially affecting up to 8 vehicles.
Recall 97V054000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 8 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A HOLE IN THE BRAKE PIPE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 2 TIMES FROM CORROSION, RUSTED IN HALF AT 60,000 MILES. *NLM
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
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
SHIFT CABLE FAILED.
SPEED SENSOR FAILED.
View all Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
861008 — STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS ABOUT A LOOSE SIDE SWING OUT WINDOW OR WONDOW BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE CHANNEL. *YC
776306A — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO NO START OR STALL.
776527 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HARD START, OR STUMBLE WITH THE MIL ON. *YC
777163 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNDESIRED TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTING BETWEEN THIRD AND SECOND GEAR WHEN MANUALLY SHIFTED TO FIRST GEAR (D1) (NEW CALIBRATION). *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET G SERIES
- 1992 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 6 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 27 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 17 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 18 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 8 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES (current)
- 1998 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 6 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 2 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 6 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET G SERIES — 0 complaints
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