CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 410 complaints with NHTSA, including 24 crashes, 3 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (119 reports).
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
Problem areas named in the 410 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 119 |
| Steering | 109 |
| Power Train | 62 |
| Visibility | 52 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 35 |
| Suspension | 32 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 |
| Tires | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
What owners report
WHILE IN MOTION SEAT BELT WOULD COME UNDONE OR WOULDN'T UNLOCK FROM LOCK IN ORDER TO USE. BRAKES WOULD SLIP. MY BOYFRIEND WAS KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED WHICH THEN CAUSED THE AIRBAGS TO MALFUNCTION AND THE BRAKES STUCK SO HE WASN'T ABLE TO SLOW DOWN SUFFICIENTLY.
WHEN TURNING ONTO AN ON-RAMP (USUALLY RIGHT) THE VEHICLE WILL MOMENTARILY LOSE POWER STEERING AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL JERK RIGHT. THIS JERKING MOTION ALSO HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO TURNING INVOLVED. EVEN THOUGH THERE IS MORE JERKING MOTION ON A TURN BOTH ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
1997 CHEVROLET TAHOE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD REMANUFACTURED ENGINES INSTALLED WITH SAFETY DEFECTS. *AS *TR
BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO BRAKE LINE CORROSION. FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION AT EXPRESSWAY SPEED, PANIC STOP, BRAKES FAILED AND NEARLY CAUSED COLLISION. BRAKES DO NOT WORK
LOWER RIGHT BALL JOINT ON VEHICLE FAILED CAUSING TRUCK TO LOSE CONTROL SIDE SWIPE A PARKED CAR AND TRAVEL ANOTHER 70 FEET KNOCKING OVER A STOP SIGN. DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD ME IN SEAT CAUSING ME TO GO FORWARD HITTING HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL. I CRACKED A MOLAR TOOTH AND BOTH KNEES WERE INJURED HITTING THE TRIM PIECE UNDER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TR
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe questions
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Based on 410 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (119), Steering (109), Power Train (62).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.