1997 Chevrolet C Series(Light) problems

The worst 1997 Chevrolet C Series(Light) problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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• Steering
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Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Chevrolet C Series(Light) 9

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

• Aug 1, 1998 Service bulletinFuel solenoid driver located on the side of the fuel injection pump failed, causing vehicle to no start or...
• Jun 1, 1997 Service bulletinSteering wander (reset alignment, adjust/replace steering gear)
• Jun 1, 1997 Service bulletinFuel guage indicates empty with 7-8 gallons (30 liters) left in tank
• Apr 1, 1997 Service bulletinChuggle/surge on tcc apply/no dtc's (reflash PCM)
• Apr 1, 1997 Service bulletinChuggle/surge on tcc apply/no dtc's (reflash the powertrain control module (PCM))
• Apr 1, 1997 Service bulletinFiber glass rear fender paint star shaped cracks (install protective liner)
• Mar 1, 1997 Service bulletinCln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on...
• Mar 1, 1997 Service bulletinEngine noise (install valve stem oil seal)
• Jan 1, 1997 Service bulletinElectrical interference in mobile (two-way) radio (reprogram vcm-a)

What 1997 Chevrolet C Series(Light) owners say

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