1997 Chevrolet Pickup problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (14) · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System (6) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor (4)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Chevrolet Pickup 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 (1)
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 2002-04-01 · 020090002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding lubrication of propeller shaft double cardan cv type u-joint centering ball and seat.*nlm
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.