AI Damage1997 Chevrolet S/T Series: common problems
Owners of the 1997 Chevrolet S/T Series filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 33% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The following have been changed, some more than twice: spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, magnetic pickup coil, ignition coil, fuel filter, fuel pump and egr valve gasket.
The fuel gauge was broken. When the consumer took it to the dealership they replaced the fuel reserve gauge and the sensor. Later on there was an odor coming from the vehicle. He took it to goodyear and they told the consumer that one of the four fuel injections was leaking.
Broken frame behind a frame & the length of the frame right side--left side has cracks starting.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the S/T Series has 2 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet S/T Series?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, engine and cooling, structure. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (67%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1997 Chevrolet S/T Series?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1997 Chevrolet S/T Series from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1997 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.