1997 Chevrolet G Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Chevrolet G Series, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Chevrolet G Series
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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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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.
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…
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Chevrolet G Series have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 28,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 22, 2001 · Tires
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 16, 1999 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Chevrolet G Series model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet G Series model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 Chevrolet G Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 Chevrolet G Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 Chevrolet G Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 Chevrolet G Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Chevrolet G Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 Chevrolet G Series | 0 | 5 |
| 1989 Chevrolet G Series | 0 | 3 |
| 1990 Chevrolet G Series | 1 | 2 |
| 1991 Chevrolet G Series | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 Chevrolet G Series | 0 | 6 |
| 1993 Chevrolet G Series | 0 | 16 |
| 1994 Chevrolet G Series | 0 | 12 |
| 1995 Chevrolet G Series | 0 | 13 |
| 1996 Chevrolet G Series | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 Chevrolet G Series | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 Chevrolet G Series | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 Chevrolet G Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 Chevrolet G Series | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 Chevrolet G Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Chevrolet G Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Chevrolet G Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Chevrolet G Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Chevrolet G Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Chevrolet G Series | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Chevrolet G Series
How do I know if my 1997 Chevrolet G Series 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 G Series; 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 97V054000).
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
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- 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.