1997 Chevrolet B7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1997 Chevrolet B7. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1997 Chevrolet B7
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with 6.0l gasoline engine, 10,000 lb. Front axle, and power steering. The power steering fluid can leak as a result of a power steering fluid supply hose interference condition.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new power steering hose and adapter.
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Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with power steering. Some of these vehicles were assembled with an incorrect intermediate steering shaft. The overlap in the slip joint is insufficient allowing the steering shaft to separate.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and, if necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Chevrolet B7. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Chevrolet B7 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet B7 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Chevrolet B7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Chevrolet B7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Chevrolet B7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Chevrolet B7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Chevrolet B7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Chevrolet B7 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Chevrolet B7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Chevrolet B7 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Chevrolet B7
How do I know if my 1997 Chevrolet B7 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1997 Chevrolet B7; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 98V237000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.