Model year record
1997 Chevrolet Conventional recalls & problems
The 1997 Chevrolet Conventional has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 8 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is power train (5 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1997 Chevrolet Conventional.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Power trainAxle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal; Driveline | 5 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Drum; Foundation components | 2 | — |
| VisibilityDefroster/defogger/hvac system › Fan/motor; Windshield wiper/washer | 2 | — |
| SteeringHydraulic power assist system | 2 | — |
| Seat beltsFront › Anchorage | 1 | — |
| StructureBody › Door | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK WHEN ITS RAINING, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. *YC
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
VALVE BODY FAILED. MJS
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal
BOTH FRONT AXLE SEALS FAILED/WORN RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. MJS
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
REAR DRUMS FAILED.
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal
REAR AXLE SEALS FAILED. YH
- Steering
VARIABLE EFFORT STEERING EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. NLM
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Fan/motor
VENT FAN OUT OF ORDER. YH
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
SEAT BELT TOO SHORT TO LATCH IF THE SEAT IS PULLED UP TO ALLOW ROOM FOR PASSENGERS IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK, MAKING PASSENGER UNABLE TO WEAR SEAT BELT.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.