1997 Chevrolet G-Van Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Chevrolet G-Van. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
Total complaints12

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Dt: problem with abs brakes began in 2003. After replacement of abs system the abs light came on. When warning was lit the abs system failed. Mechanic said that contact would have to pump the brakes. However, in rainy conditions brakes seemed to cause extended stopping distance, and pulled the…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2005-05-26

“Dt: problem with abs brakes began in 2003. After replacement of abs system the abs light came on. When warning was lit the abs system failed. Mechanic said that contact would have to pump the brakes. However, in rainy conditions brakes seemed to cause extended stopping distance, and pulled the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2005-05-26

“I own a 1997 chevy customized van. I have just had to have my transmission rebuilt with just 79,000 miles. I have had nothing but mechanical problems with the van, most during the warranty period. I've replaced 2 starters, 2 fuel pumps, 1 speedometer, 3 batteries, and fuel leaks over the years.…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2003-09-12

“I own a 1997 chevy customized van. I have just had to have my transmission rebuilt with just 79,000 miles. I have had nothing but mechanical problems with the van, most during the warranty period. I've replaced 2 starters, 2 fuel pumps, 1 speedometer, 3 batteries, and fuel leaks over the years.…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · reported 2003-09-12

“I own a 1997 chevy customized van. I have just had to have my transmission rebuilt with just 79,000 miles. I have had nothing but mechanical problems with the van, most during the warranty period. I've replaced 2 starters, 2 fuel pumps, 1 speedometer, 3 batteries, and fuel leaks over the years.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY · reported 2003-09-12

“I own a 1997 chevy customized van. I have just had to have my transmission rebuilt with just 79,000 miles. I have had nothing but mechanical problems with the van, most during the warranty period. I've replaced 2 starters, 2 fuel pumps, 1 speedometer, 3 batteries, and fuel leaks over the years.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · reported 2003-09-12

“I own a 1997 chevy customized van. I have just had to have my transmission rebuilt with just 79,000 miles. I have had nothing but mechanical problems with the van, most during the warranty period. I've replaced 2 starters, 2 fuel pumps, 1 speedometer, 3 batteries, and fuel leaks over the years.…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2003-09-12

“I have a 1997 chevrolet g van highway driven with only 29,000 miles and the transmission shifts hard from 1st to second gear only when hot. Dealer found a defective valve boby assembly.timed out of warrenty cost $900 to repair. The transmission should have lasted dlonger than 29,000 miles. This is…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2003-07-23
Sources & methodology

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-Van as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.