1997 Chevrolet Conventional Problems: 8 Complaints, 0 Recalls

The worst 1997 Chevrolet Conventional problems

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

Transmission
4
Steering
2
Visibility
2
Body
1
Brakes
1

Problems by type

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Transmission
4
Steering
2
Visibility
2
Body
1
Brakes
1
Engine
1
Seat belts
1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Chevrolet Conventional 12

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

Feb 21, 2023 Service bulletinThis warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
Jan 31, 2020 Service bulletinThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating...
Nov 22, 2019 Service bulletinThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios...
May 31, 2018 Service bulletinThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios...
Dec 4, 2015 Service bulletinThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios...
Jun 30, 2014 Service bulletinVehicle Recalls
May 9, 2014 Service bulletinThis informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85...
Sep 1, 2013 Service bulletinExpanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

See all 12 bulletins for the 1997 Chevrolet Conventional

What 1997 Chevrolet Conventional owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 28, 1999 · Visibility · TX

Windshield wipers don't work when its raining, resulting in poor visibility.

Filed Jul 14, 1999 · Engine · PA

Valve body failed. Mjs

Filed Jun 14, 1999 · Transmission · CA

Both front axle seals failed/worn resulting in leakage. Mjs

Filed Apr 13, 1999 · Body, Brakes · MN

Rear drums failed.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Steering, Transmission · CA

Vent fan out of order. Yh

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Transmission · CA

Rear axle seals failed. Yh

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Steering · CA

Variable effort steering experiences intermittent problems. Nlm

Filed Jan 20, 1999 · Seat belts · NY

Seat belt too short to latch if the seat is pulled up to allow room for passengers in the back of the truck, making passenger unable to wear seat belt.

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Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Conventional

Is the 1997 Chevrolet Conventional reliable?

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Conventional, 8.0 times a typical Conventional model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Chevrolet Conventional?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints. Next is steering (2).

How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Conventional have?

No recalls on record.

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1997 Chevrolet Conventional problems