The 1997 Chevrolet G Series has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 8 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC97V0540001997-04-088 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: G VANS EQUIPPED WITH 6.5L TURBO-CHARGED DIESEL ENGINES. THE FRONT LEFT-HAND BRAKE PIPE CAN BE CONTACTED BY THE LOWER ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN IN THE BRAKE PIPE.
Consequence
A HOLE IN THE BRAKE PIPE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE BRACKET TO PREVENT THE LOWER ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE FROM CONTACTING THE BRAKE PIPE, AND ALSO INSPECTING THE BRAKE PIPE FOR WEAR. IF NECESSARY, THE BRAKE PIPE WILL BE REPLACED.
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Since 28,000 mi transmission slips from 1-2; technician found error but dealer refused problem. Error code says internal slippage. Problems gets much worse with cold weather. Sometimes doesn't shift. Has to be shifted back into reverse and back to drive. *** transmission dip stick and tube…”
“Firestone steeltex r45 tires p245/75r16 dot vn11b1a047 experienced tread separation, both rear tires spearated within hours of each other, right rear tire also had a broken steel belt, consumer stated that vehicle started shaking prior to the blowout. *slc”
“Doors not welded properly causing misalignment and starting to fall off.”
“Speed sensor failed.”
“Shift cable failed.”
“When drving or at idling, it would suddenly stall. Fuel system shut down. Did not start right after shutting down. An intermittent problem. Took to dealer & mechanic says nothing wrong. Happened at least 5-6 different times. *ak”
“While driving 60mph the exterior mirrors shake vigorously which obstruct the view, may cause an accident. *ak”
“While making a stop consumer would have to apply force to the brake pedal all the way to the floorboard. Vehicle required longer distance to stop. Dealer has been contacted. *ak”
Defect investigations
InvestigationSQ98005 Opened 1998-04-14 · closed 1998-11-10
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Chevrolet G Series as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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