1997 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System (10) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (6) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2002-03-01 · 010730023B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2001-11-01 · 010730023A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and gmc light duty truck models) *yh
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 1997-09-01 · 9709016114B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
experiencing engine noise. *yc
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.