Chevrolet Chevy Van 1997
Model Chevy Van made in 1997 by Chevrolet got 13 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1997
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/17/2006 | 159000 | 1 | 05/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs and check engine warning lights illuminated while driving various speeds. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer for inspection. the service mechanic determined the computer in the electrical system was located near the rear wheels and was producing false failures causing the illumination of those warning lights. additionally, it was also suggested that when the abs warning light was illuminated, the antilock brakes could fail. the antilock brakes were replaced, but no corrections were made to the computer. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/06/2009 | 147000 | 1 | |
| I had to replace the motor in my chevy venture 97 i would like to know if i can recover my cost. i heard that there was a class action law suit filed a year ago regarding this. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 09/25/1997 | ||
| Water found on inside of air filter and filter wet. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/03/2005 | 60000 | 50 | 03/01/1997 |
| My 1997 chevrolet astro van developed a shifting problem with the automatic transmission at about 60,000 miles. this problem causes extremely rough shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, and only produces the ragged shifts after the van has thoroughly warmed up, as when on a 2 hour trip. it also turns on the service engine soon light, with a p1870 error code stored. my chevrolet dealer diagnosed the problem as needing a new valve body assembly in the transmission. costs 1,000 with labor. around town and short trips, all shifts are normal and good. here's the hooker - the state of illinois will not pass the vehicle emissions test, if there are any error codes or service engine soon indicators. the van has now failed the emissions testing 3 times, so it now appears that i will be forced to dig up $1,000 just to pass the emissions test. of course a transmission shift problem really has nothing to do with emissions, but gm saw fit to turn on the service engine soon light anyway. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/13/1999 | 54000 | 2 | 04/14/1999 |
| Fuel gauge doesn't work, very costly to repair, about 800.00 dollars this has happened twice now, i can't afford to get it fixed again!!*ak | |||
| 02/09/2004 | 79775 | 1 | 09/15/2002 |
| Fuel pump/sensor unit failed due to exposed wires and friction between pump wire and another wire. the pump was shorted out electrically. fuel tank was nearly full. item replaced by indepentant mechanic and defective part retained by me. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/03/2005 | 60000 | 50 | 03/01/1997 |
| My 1997 chevrolet astro van developed a shifting problem with the automatic transmission at about 60,000 miles. this problem causes extremely rough shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, and only produces the ragged shifts after the van has thoroughly warmed up, as when on a 2 hour trip. it also turns on the service engine soon light, with a p1870 error code stored. my chevrolet dealer diagnosed the problem as needing a new valve body assembly in the transmission. costs 1,000 with labor. around town and short trips, all shifts are normal and good. here's the hooker - the state of illinois will not pass the vehicle emissions test, if there are any error codes or service engine soon indicators. the van has now failed the emissions testing 3 times, so it now appears that i will be forced to dig up $1,000 just to pass the emissions test. of course a transmission shift problem really has nothing to do with emissions, but gm saw fit to turn on the service engine soon light anyway. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/17/2006 | 159000 | 1 | 05/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs and check engine warning lights illuminated while driving various speeds. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer for inspection. the service mechanic determined the computer in the electrical system was located near the rear wheels and was producing false failures causing the illumination of those warning lights. additionally, it was also suggested that when the abs warning light was illuminated, the antilock brakes could fail. the antilock brakes were replaced, but no corrections were made to the computer. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 05/17/2006 | 159000 | 1 | 05/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs and check engine warning lights illuminated while driving various speeds. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer for inspection. the service mechanic determined the computer in the electrical system was located near the rear wheels and was producing false failures causing the illumination of those warning lights. additionally, it was also suggested that when the abs warning light was illuminated, the antilock brakes could fail. the antilock brakes were replaced, but no corrections were made to the computer. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 4 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Hook sticking out of right door, causing injuries. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 12/27/2000 | 1 | ||
| While backing out of a parking space lower ball joint broke, resulting in an accident. front driver side wheel came off. *ak wheel hub broke and rolled under the vehicle. when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they replaced all ball joints. *yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 10/22/2001 | 2 | 10/15/2001 | |
| Purchased used van from originating dealership. the dealership had to replace the passenger side power window motor following my purchase. the driver side power window has been exhibiting failure for over a year. it now is almost totally useless and needs to be replaced. when the window is put down, its motion slows to a stop approximately a 3rd of the way down and will go no further and it will not go up. several minutes have to pass before the i am able to get the window to start going back up. it takes several waiting periods before the window will go up enough to close. i am in the process of having this part replaced. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 3 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Electric window not working, electrical problems,brake lights shorts. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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| FL | MELBOURNE | 32901 | JIM RATHMAN CHEVROLET | |
| IL | ELGIN | 60120 | BIGGERS CHEVROLET | 847-742-9000 |
| MA | KINGSTON | SULLIVAN CHEVROLET | UNKNOWN | |
| OH | NORTON | FRED MARTIN SUPERSTORE | 330-753-4444 | |
| VA | MONTROSS | NORTHERN NECK CHEVROLETE |