Chevrolet Chevrolet 1997
Model Chevrolet made in 1997 by Chevrolet got 8 consumer complains as well as 34 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 990941004 | 01/01/2000 | 739023 | 609756 | Information regarding switches to turn off and on frontal air bags for passenger cars and trucks. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 98007-98 | 04/23/1998 | 600075 | Subject on ignition coil wire arcing. *yc | 04/23/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 97IDPD07BLB | 08/01/1997 | 605536 | Procedures to improve reliability of the odometer by replacing a ribbon cable harness with a header connector and cluster harness assembly. *tt | 06/29/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 97112197037A | 11/21/1997 | 54473 | Subject on premature piston failure. *yc | 04/20/1998 | |
| 97120997064 | 12/09/1997 | 54472 | Diesel engine fuel injection line and jaw clamp replacement. *yc | 04/20/1998 | |
| 97112097061 | 11/20/1997 | 54474 | Exhibiting a condition in which the closed system design of the current pcv system may allow engine oil to enter the intake system. *yc | 04/20/1998 | |
| 971101776120 | 11/01/1997 | 54202 | Experiencing a loud exhaust noise in the engine compartment. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 97110197061 | 11/01/1997 | 54186 | Information on pcv system change. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 97090197037F | 09/01/1997 | 54325 | Condition in which loose spark plug wires may cause premature piston failures due to pre-ignition spark plug firing. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 97080197040 | 08/01/1997 | 54293 | Exhibiting a condition which the powertrain control module (pcm) resets, causing a diagnostic test code (dtc) p1518 to be set and, in some cases, reduced engine power or an engine shut down to occur. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| 97110197061A | 11/01/1997 | 53653 | Vehicles equipped with diesel engines may exhibit a condition in which the closed system design of the current pcv system may allow engine oil to enter the intake system. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 98876304 | 04/01/1998 | 601127 | Complaints that their vehicle is difficult to start or will not start. *yc | 07/01/1998 | |
| 970801766505 | 08/01/1997 | 54296 | Condition with engine miss and/or roughness and a ses light. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 971101776121 | 11/01/1997 | 54206 | Experiencing a tick/knock/rattle noise from engine. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 97080197024B | 08/01/1997 | 54280 | Incorrect linear exhaust gas recirculation valves used for service. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 97RDPD03BLA | 08/01/1997 | 605531 | Subject regarding 1997 chevrolet radios with am noise or interference. *tt | 06/29/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619038 | Service information message regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engine electronic injection pump cores. *tt | 05/11/2001 | |
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619015 | Service information regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engines, rpo l49, l56 and l65 as it pertains to the electronic pump. *tt | 05/10/2001 | |
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619019 | Service information regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engine electronic injection pump cores. *tt | 05/10/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 970901768305 | 09/01/1997 | 54337 | Excessive fuel gauge fluctuation. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||||
| 990866002A | 01/01/2000 | 990866002 | 609733 | This bulletin informs dealerships about the trap resistant rear compartment (trunk) kit. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||||
| 98464102A | 10/01/1998 | 46-41-02 | 602753 | Conditions with front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked. *yc | 01/11/1999 |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| 971101767306 | 11/01/1997 | 54194 | Vehicle will not move when clutch pedal is released. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 97120177717H | 12/01/1997 | 54177 | Vehicle experiencing loss of 4th gear, slipping in 4th gear, busy 3-4 shifting or tcc cycling. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 97120177717D | 12/01/1997 | 54009 | Loss of 4th gear, slipping in 4th gear, busy 3-4 shifting or tcc cycling. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 990940004 | 01/01/2000 | 731611 | 609743 | General motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united states who requested them. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| 970901761614 | 09/01/1997 | 54341 | A creak or squawk noise coming from the bench seat. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||||
| 98051 | 11/01/1998 | 604013 | Information on insufficient rear seat lighting. *yc | 03/15/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 970501665017 | 05/01/1997 | 53012 | Comments about premature front disc brake pad wear. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 431701B | 08/01/1998 | 609637 | Model year 1994-99 passenger cars and trucks , bumps or rust colored spots in the paint due to rail or iron dust. yd | 04/05/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 970501761511 | 05/01/1997 | 53010 | Concerns with scratches on the roll up window glass. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||||
| 970901731058 | 09/01/1997 | 54331 | Vehicle hatch will not pop up when activated in cold weather. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 010139003 | 08/01/2001 | 623995 | Information regarding j 44551 a/c suction screen kit repair recommendations and procedures after catastrophic compressor failures for passenger cars and light duty trucks with delphi hd6, hu6 and ht6 compressors. *tt | 10/31/2001 | |
| 9709011104A | 09/01/1997 | 54340 | Insufficient heat to the driver's side and cold air from left kick panel area. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 06/14/2000 | 1 | ||
| Battery was leaking acid down onto the wiring, which possibliy shorted out the air conditioning and blew a headlight. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/21/1998 | 04/15/1997 | ||
| Vehicle experiencing water pump leakage, due to failure. *yc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Odometer & fuel gauge experiencing failure. *yc | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 11/21/2004 | 105830 | 2 | 12/05/2001 |
| One afternoon we returned to the vehicle after doing some shopping to find both doors completely ajar. we knew that we had closed them before leaving so we thought it was very strange. we got in the car and attempted to close the doors and they kept swinging open. neither door would close. we had to drive home holding the doors closed. once home we were able to take a look at the doors to see what might be causing it. the driver door turned out to be fixable, for the time being, the thing that latches the door was stuck in the closed position so we just opened it and it was fine. the passenger door, we couldn't figure out at all. about a week later the driver door stopped closing all together as well. we have not been able to get the doors fixed because we are not sure what has happened and we can't afford to just take it in and have it done by the dealership.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Odometer & fuel gauge experiencing failure. *yc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 43468 | 1 | ||
| Ltr fm jams m. clark (md) re the defective 4l60 electronically controlled 4 speed transmission w/overdrive in his 1997 chevrolet full size conversion van, reply in duplicate attn denise nooe/annapolis ofc. *ph the consumer also had a full brake replacement performed on the vehicle. *jb (1997 chevrolet full size conversion van) | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 43468 | 1 | ||
| Ltr fm jams m. clark (md) re the defective 4l60 electronically controlled 4 speed transmission w/overdrive in his 1997 chevrolet full size conversion van, reply in duplicate attn denise nooe/annapolis ofc. *ph the consumer also had a full brake replacement performed on the vehicle. *jb (1997 chevrolet full size conversion van) | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/23/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Abs brakes grind, causing failure. | |||