1997 CHEVROLET W4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 CHEVROLET W4
The 1997 CHEVROLET W4 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET W4
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET W4. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 CHEVROLET W4
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET W4. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TREAD SEPARATED ON LEFT REAR TIRE.GOODYEAR, LT215 85/LOAD RANGE. *AK
EVER SENCE THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY PURCHESED THIS VEHICLE IS HAS NOT RUN PROPERLY. I HAVE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER, ANOTHER DEALER AND CONTACTED GM SAFETY DIVISION TO NO AVAIL. THE FOLLOWING IS THE PROBLEM. WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT SAY 35 MPH I CAN LET OFF THE GAS AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN AND YOU CAN CONTINUED TO DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD FOR 20 MILES WITH YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS AND MAINTAIN 35 MPH. WHEN YOU LET OFF THE GAS THE VEHICLE IS SUPPOST TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT. YOU CAN BE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND LET OFF THE GAS TO SLOW DOWN, PUT IN THE CLUTCH AND THE ENGING RPM'S WILL INCREASE TO 2000 RPM'S AND STAY THERE UNTIL YOU C OME TO A STOP. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT. WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 30MPH THE ENGING WILL SUDDENLY INCREASE RPM'S AND START TO PICK UP SPEED. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT. WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE AFTER IT IS AT OPERATING TEMP. IT WILL IDLE BETWEEN 1500 AND 2000 RPM'S AND YOU CAN PUT IT IN GEAR AND DRIVE UP AND DOWN HILLS AND ON FLAT ROADS AT 30 MPH WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER THE THIS IS THE WAY THE TRUCK WAS ENGINEERED AND GM WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IF I GET INTO A WRECK AND SOMEONE IS INJURED BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY DEFECT THAT I HAVE TRIED TO GET FIXED MY LAWYER WILL HAVE A EASY CASE. PLEASE TRY TO HELP ME AND THE CITY OF CRESCENT CITY WITH THIS POTETIENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE BOTTOM LINE IS WHEN YOU LET OFF THE GAS THE VEHICLE IS SUPPOST TO SLOW DOWN AND COME TO A STOP ON FLAT LAND. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. LAWRENCE LONGHI
Safety Rating for the 1997 CHEVROLET W4
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CHEVROLET W4 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CHEVROLET W4
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CHEVROLET W4
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET W4
- 1993 CHEVROLET W4 — 2 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET W4 (current)
- 1998 CHEVROLET W4 — 0 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET W4 — 2 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET W4 — 1 complaint
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