1997 Chevrolet Van Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1997 Chevrolet Van, and owners have filed 27 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 Van. 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.
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Chevrolet Van have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 127,250 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have a 1997 chevy venture. I have been having problems with the rack and pinion. There is a recall on them but chevy says there is no recall. I first talked to someone on the phone and they told me”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 26, 2007 · Steering
“In only four months, all 4 of my goodyear regatta tires with only 50,000 miles on them blew out while on the highway. (4 different incidents). The company had audacity to tell me that these were all t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 22, 2007 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 (Van 1500/2500 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–14 / 17 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Vans |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.3/5/5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Van model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Van model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 4 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 8 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 19 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 11 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 20 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 28 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 27 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 16 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 15 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 22 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 14 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Van | 0 | 11 |
Checking a specific 1997 Chevrolet Van
How do I know if my 1997 Chevrolet Van 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.