1997 Chevrolet Pickup Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup, and owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 81,800 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 18 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1997 chevrolet pickup 1500. Consumer states driver door handle broke off from inside *tgw”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 13, 2012 · Structure
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet pickup. While turning left at 15 MPH, the steering wheel locked. The contact shut off the engine and placed the gear into park. He then restarted the vehicle and t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 23, 2008 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Chevrolet Pickup 2500 (Pickup 2500 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–14 / 16–19 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5/5.7/6.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Pickup model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Pickup model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 3 |
| 1973 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 2 |
| 1975 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 11 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 16 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 8 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 58 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 79 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 60 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 75 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 50 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 39 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 32 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 17 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 17 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Pickup | 0 | 10 |
Checking a specific 1997 Chevrolet Pickup
How do I know if my 1997 Chevrolet Pickup 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.
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.
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.