CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Chevrolet Pick UP has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (28 reports).
1997 Chevrolet Pick UP recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Pick UP.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Pick UP problems
Problem areas named in the 75 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 28 |
| Steering | 23 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Visibility | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
What owners report
1997 CHEVROLET PICKUP 1500. CONSUMER STATES DRIVER DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF FROM INSIDE *TGW
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 THE STEERING WHEEL UNLOCKED. HE HAD TO DO THIS TWICE BEFORE TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER DID NOT WANT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THEY HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR TWO DAYS AND CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 138,000.
THE STEERING WHEEL GETS LOOSE AT LOW SPEEDS, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THUS, INCREASING THE CHANCE OF A CRASH. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNS AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE OVERSTEERS. *TC
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENLY. CONSUMER FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ONE OF THEM. *AK *SC
VEHICLE'S LEFT FRONT FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRE CAME APART WHILE DRIVING. *MR THE TIRE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED. *SC *JB
1997 Chevrolet Pick UP questions
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Pick UP have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Pick UP at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Pick UP?
Based on 75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (28), Steering (23), Engine And Engine Cooling (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Chevrolet Pick UP has been fixed?
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