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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 6 of 48 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Steering. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
48 reports
Mileage unknown · Nov 14, 1999
Steering
STEERING FEELS LOOSE, AND YOU CAN BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL WILL JUST PULL TO THE LEFT. IT HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT YET, BUT IT COULD . I KNOW OF TWO 1997 CHEVROLET TRUCKS THAT THE STEERING BOX HAS BEEN REPLACED AT A COST OF ABOUT $500.00 PER PART, NOT COUNTING LABOR. I THINK GENERAL MO…
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STEERING FEELS LOOSE, AND YOU CAN BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL WILL JUST PULL TO THE LEFT. IT HAS NOT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT YET, BUT IT COULD . I KNOW OF TWO 1997 CHEVROLET TRUCKS THAT THE STEERING BOX HAS BEEN REPLACED AT A COST OF ABOUT $500.00 PER PART, NOT COUNTING LABOR. I THINK GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD STAND BEHIND THIS AND HAVE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IT IS LIKE SOMEONE IS TRYING TO JERK THE STEERING WHEEL OUT OF YOUR HANDS WHEN IT HAPPENS. I COULD SEE HOW THIS COULD CAUSE SOME SERIOUS INJURIES IF IT GETS BAD ENOUGH. MY TRUCK IS JUST STARTING TO DO IT. BUT WILL ONLY GET WORSE IS WHAT I'VE BEEN TOLD. *AK
NHTSA ODI #714745
Mileage unknown · Oct 21, 1999
Steering
PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURN ONLY. THE STEERING HAS NO FORCE, FOR A SPLIT SECOND, CAUSING YOU TO OVERSTEER. THE STEERING NORMALLY HAS A NORMAL AMOUNT OF FORCE WHICH THE DRIVER HAS TO OVERCOME TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS CONDITION CAUSES THE FORCE TO CEASE, LIKE STEERING IS DISCONNECTED FOR A SPLIT SECOND.
NHTSA ODI #713632
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 1999
WheelsCrashInjury
WE WERE TRAVELING ON I80 (OHIO TPK.) WHEN THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF CAUSING THE VAN TO LOOSE CONTROL. WE HIT THE HIGHWAY'S CONCRETE CENTER DIVIDER CAUSING INJURY TO MY SONS, MY WIFE AND AUNT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE DAMAGED VEHICLE I OBSERVED THAT ALL OF THE WHEEL LUGS WERE SHEARED AT THE HUB ASSEMBLY. PLEASE, IF THE…
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WE WERE TRAVELING ON I80 (OHIO TPK.) WHEN THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF CAUSING THE VAN TO LOOSE CONTROL. WE HIT THE HIGHWAY'S CONCRETE CENTER DIVIDER CAUSING INJURY TO MY SONS, MY WIFE AND AUNT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE DAMAGED VEHICLE I OBSERVED THAT ALL OF THE WHEEL LUGS WERE SHEARED AT THE HUB ASSEMBLY. PLEASE, IF THERE IS ANY DEFECT ON THE MATERIAL STRENGTH USED TO MAKE THESE LUGS, THEY SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY ADDRESSED AS MANY LIVES DEPEND ON THESE VEHICLES. WE WERE LUCKY TO GET AWAY WITH JUST INJURIES, IT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. THANKS.
NHTSA ODI #712760
Mileage unknown · Sep 28, 1999
Vehicle Speed Control
INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. CAUSE OF PROBLEM CANNOT BE TERMINED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #848859
Mileage unknown · Sep 28, 1999
Power Train
THE SHIFTING VALVE HAS FAILED 3 TIME AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THATS TOO BAD,, IT IS NO LONGER UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY, BUT IT IS STILL UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, SO HAVE THEM TAKE CARE OF IT,. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT 3 TIMES TELLS ME THEIR IS A PROBLEM WITH THE PART.
NHTSA ODI #712434
Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 1999
Fuel System, Gasoline
AFTER THE GAS PEDAL IS RELEASED THERE IS A 3 TO 5 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE DECELERATES. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL ON SLIPPERY ROADS. BOTH DEALER/MFR REPORT THAT THIS IS "NORMAL" AND RECOMEND USE OF THE CLUTCH TO PREVENT LOSS OF CONTROL IN SLIPPERY SITUATIONS.
NHTSA ODI #709137
Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 1999
Power Train
SOUNDS LIKE CHEVROLET HAS BEEN REPAIRING ALOT OF THESE LATELY, ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED MY VEHICLE
NHTSA ODI #709048
Mileage unknown · Jul 21, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING AT ~34000, THE CAP WAS REPLACED. THIS DIDN'T SOLVE PROBLEM. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. THIS SEEMED TO SOLVE PROBLEM. THEN 11,900 MILES LATER, THE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER A SECOND TIME. I TOOK IT TO TWO OTHER CAR REPAIR PLACES IN THE…
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THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING AT ~34000, THE CAP WAS REPLACED. THIS DIDN'T SOLVE PROBLEM. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. THIS SEEMED TO SOLVE PROBLEM. THEN 11,900 MILES LATER, THE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER A SECOND TIME. I TOOK IT TO TWO OTHER CAR REPAIR PLACES IN THE LAST THREE WEEKS AS THE BRAKES FEEL LIKE I HAVE MORE TRAVEL BEFORE STOPPING BUT THEY DECLINED TO DO ANY WORK ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM SINCE THE DEALERSHIP HAD DONE REPAIRS AND FELT IT MIGHT VOID ANY WARRANTY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE TO SEE IF OTHERS ARE HAVING SIMILAR DIFFICULTIES WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM IN THE 1997 C1500 CHEYENNE PICK UP WITH 4.3L V6. THANK YOU. *AK
NHTSA ODI #708917
Mileage unknown · Jul 11, 1999
Steering
AT CONSTANT HIGHWAY SPEED STEERING FORCE DECREASES FOR BRIEF PERIODS UP TO SIX OR SEVEN MINUTES. WHILE IN A CURVE OR HOLDING AGAINST A STRONG WIND VEHICLE MOVES IN DIRECTION OF FORCE BEING APPLIED. ON FIRST REPAIR DEALER STATED THAT POWER STEERING VALVE WAS CHANGED. CONDITION RETURNED WITHIN A WEEK. I HAVE BEEN DERELICT IN A…
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AT CONSTANT HIGHWAY SPEED STEERING FORCE DECREASES FOR BRIEF PERIODS UP TO SIX OR SEVEN MINUTES. WHILE IN A CURVE OR HOLDING AGAINST A STRONG WIND VEHICLE MOVES IN DIRECTION OF FORCE BEING APPLIED. ON FIRST REPAIR DEALER STATED THAT POWER STEERING VALVE WAS CHANGED. CONDITION RETURNED WITHIN A WEEK. I HAVE BEEN DERELICT IN ALLOWING CONDITION TO PERSIST WITHOUT REQUESTING REPAIRS. PROBLEM HAS BEEN ALMOST CONTINUOUS SINCE DELIVERY OF VEHICLE. SECOND REPAIR SCHEDULED FOR 13 JUL 1999.
NHTSA ODI #708494
Mileage unknown · Jul 6, 1999
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WANTS TO PULL TO THE RIGHT DOESN'T DO IT ALL THE TIME, BUT SOMETIMES IT DOES IT ALOT AND WHEN YOUR IN A NARROW SPOT IT COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS HAD VEHICLE AT A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP 2 TIMES SAID THEY CANT FIX IT BECAUSE IT DOESNT DO IT ALL THE TIME(COBRE VALLEY MOTORS)IN GLOBE AZ.I DONT …
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WANTS TO PULL TO THE RIGHT DOESN'T DO IT ALL THE TIME, BUT SOMETIMES IT DOES IT ALOT AND WHEN YOUR IN A NARROW SPOT IT COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS HAD VEHICLE AT A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP 2 TIMES SAID THEY CANT FIX IT BECAUSE IT DOESNT DO IT ALL THE TIME(COBRE VALLEY MOTORS)IN GLOBE AZ.I DONT KNOW HOW TO REALLY EXPLAIN IT IT JUST STARTS FLOATING OFF TO THE RIGHT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
NHTSA ODI #708274
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
1
EA98024 · Fuel Leaks From The Vapor Canister
Opened Nov 10, 1998 · Closed Apr 20, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
In January 1998, GM issued the technical service bulletin describing conditions which may result in fuel leakage from the emission vapor canister.According to the bulletin, when the subject vehicles are parked on an incline, with a full tank of gasoline, fuel can flow into the vapor canister.The remedy is to replace of the vapor canister, both rollover valve assembles, and the associated piping.In April 1998, ODI opened Service Query 98-005 to understand GM's rationale for issuance of a service bulletin on a matter that appeared to result in fuel leakage, an issue that is usually address by conducting a safety recall campaign.On November 10, 1998 the SQ was elevated to an Engineering Analysis (EA98-024) to investigate an alleged defect in the fuel tank rollover valve system in certain 1996 through 1997 Chevrolet Trucks and OMC Full Size 010-030 panel and passenger vans.
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