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1997 Chevrolet C30 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 1997 Chevrolet C30, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 1997 Chevrolet C30

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Seats

    NHTSA 97V037000 Reported 624,433 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1997 Chevrolet C30 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“1997 motor home on chevrolet 454 chasis. Auto park brake locked while traveling at highway speed and almost caused a fire. Checked numerous sources and found several hundred listing of people who had”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 5, 2008 · Service brakes, electric

“While driving at 40 MPH and without prior warning engine failed, causing the vehicle to stall and jerk; no power brakes or power steering. The fuel pump was repaired and two weeks later the vehicle st”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 11, 1999 · Power train

Compare Chevrolet C30 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet C30 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1967 Chevrolet C3010
1970 Chevrolet C3010
1971 Chevrolet C3030
1973 Chevrolet C3010
1974 Chevrolet C3010
1975 Chevrolet C3022
1976 Chevrolet C3032
1977 Chevrolet C3023
1978 Chevrolet C3010
1979 Chevrolet C3030
1980 Chevrolet C3010
1984 Chevrolet C3031
1985 Chevrolet C3040
1986 Chevrolet C3021
1987 Chevrolet C3002
1988 Chevrolet C3031
1989 Chevrolet C3020
1990 Chevrolet C3032
1991 Chevrolet C3021
1992 Chevrolet C3022
1993 Chevrolet C3034
1994 Chevrolet C3077
1995 Chevrolet C3079
1996 Chevrolet C3055
1997 Chevrolet C3014
1998 Chevrolet C3012

Checking a specific 1997 Chevrolet C30

How do I know if my 1997 Chevrolet C30 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Chevrolet C30; your car may already have been repaired under it.

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 97V037000).

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

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.