1997 Chevrolet G Series

Recalls

1 recall names the 1997 Chevrolet G Series. Newest first.

• Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  Apr 8, 1997NHTSA 97V0540008 vehicles

  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.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  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.

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Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Power train2
2. Service brakes, air1
3. Fuel system, gasoline1
4. Structure1
5. Tires1
6. Visibility1
7. Service brakes, hydraulic1

Latest complaints

• Jun 3, 2003MI28,000 mi
  Power train › Automatic transmission

  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 replaced 2 times from corrosion, rusted in half at 60,000 miles. *nlm

• Jan 22, 2001FL
  Tires › Tread/belt

  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

• Sep 16, 1999MI
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

  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

• Jan 29, 1999CA
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift · Service brakes, air › Antilock › Wheel speed sensor · Structure › Body › Door

  Speed sensor failed.

• Jul 21, 1998OH
  Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior

  While driving 60mph the exterior mirrors shake vigorously which obstruct the view, may cause an accident. *ak

• Apr 27, 1998NC
  Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

  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

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Fuel leak from vapor canister

  SQ98005Opened Apr 14, 1998Closed Nov 10, 1998

  There is no summary currently available

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10248444Vehicle Recalls
• 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
• 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 1009273200064H - special coverage (revised part information). Some customers may experience a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump. This special policy applies only to electronic diesel-fuel injection pump repairs and/or replacement as a result of injection pump failure. This special coverage does not cover: glow plugs, turbocharger wear, low compression engines or pcm/pcm wiring conditions.
• 10001298Rough idle after start, and/or a service engine soon (ses) light. Various models including the 1995 chevrolet and GMC s/t models.
• 6092348Failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leading to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, illumination of the service engine soon light.
• 6091427Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding or unusual noises during crank, diagnostic trouble code p0338.
• 6089206Special policy adjustment covering the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) failure condition.
• 6088631Service manual update on seats- rear body side panel brace.
• 635817A failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leaking to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engine soon light.
• 629423Some customers may experience a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump.
• 628938Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine.
• 628925Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel inujector (scpi) poppet valve(s).
• 628910Special policy adjustment for vehicles experiencing a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leading to complaints of poor performance of fuel economy, hard/ no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engine soon light.
• 628905Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight.
• 622930Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also have a check engine light.
• 619742This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service.
• 619204Special policy adjustment for vehicles experiencing a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump leading to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engine soon light.
• 619170Some vehicles may experience a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leading to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engine soon light.
• 619065Deductible reimbursement clarification and vin breakpoint correction to 00064 - special policy adjustment - electronic diesel-fuel injection pump failure - repair / replace.
• 619002Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s).
• 618141A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition. Updated
• 617636Some owners of 1996 - 1999 s/t, M/L, c/k, g, p and W4 trucks may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s).
• 617575Some owners of 1996 - 1998 model year s/t, M/L, c/k, g, p and W4 trucks, that are registered in california, equipped with 4.3L, 5.0L or 5.7L engine, and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s).
• 616390Service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle, or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). The deposit build-up may cause injector poppets to stick closed.
• 613602Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. **Mr
• 612133Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s).
• 609762Some vehicles that are registered in california, equipped with a 4.3L, 5.0L or 5.7L engine and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start.
• 609709Subject regarding a hard, no start or excessive gray or white smoke condition on start up after recent glow plug replacement.
• 609696Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, and / or a service engine soon (ses) light illuminated.
• 609676Fuel solenoid driver located on the side of the fuel injection pump failed, causing vehicle to no start or stall.
• 609641Park/neutral position switch connector cannot be removed. Yd
• 609582Rough idle after start, when vehicle has sat overnight and poppets sticking.
• 605961Customer may comment on engine knocking noise.
• 603822Concerns regarding the rear cargo door does not stay open.
• 602987Concerns about a loose side swing out window or wondow becoming detached from the channel.
• 602824Comments of an extended engine cranking time during a hot restart in high ambient temperatures of 38 c (100 f).
• 602774Vehicles leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes, and premature front brake wear, especially vehicles that have been used to tow a heavy load.
• 602693Comments about reduced steering effort while driving.
• 601901Subject on accessory drive belt noise due to power steering pump pulley misalignment.

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