Total Complaints
9 filings
CHEVROLET G25 · model year
1997 CHEVROLET G25
9 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1997CHEVROLETG25 carries 9 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1997 G25 is vehicle speed control with 2 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads (1) and fuel system, other (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1997 G25, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
9
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19990227VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WAS NOT DELINEATED BUT ALL OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN HAVE BEEN ELECTRICAL IN NATURE. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKED AND THE BATTERY SAVING FEATURE OF THE VAN WAS USED CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS OF THE CARS USE. THE VAN HAS BEEN SERVICED 13 TIMES IN THE FIRST YEAR. MOST OF THE WORK HAS BEEN UNDER WARANTEE BUT THE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN CONSTANT.
19990227POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WAS NOT DELINEATED BUT ALL OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN HAVE BEEN ELECTRICAL IN NATURE. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKED AND THE BATTERY SAVING FEATURE OF THE VAN WAS USED CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS OF THE CARS USE. THE VAN HAS BEEN SERVICED 13 TIMES IN THE FIRST YEAR. MOST OF THE WORK HAS BEEN UNDER WARANTEE BUT THE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN CONSTANT.
19990227ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WAS NOT DELINEATED BUT ALL OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN HAVE BEEN ELECTRICAL IN NATURE. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKED AND THE BATTERY SAVING FEATURE OF THE VAN WAS USED CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS OF THE CARS USE. THE VAN HAS BEEN SERVICED 13 TIMES IN THE FIRST YEAR. MOST OF THE WORK HAS BEEN UNDER WARANTEE BUT THE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN CONSTANT.
19990227VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WAS NOT DELINEATED BUT ALL OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THE VAN HAVE BEEN ELECTRICAL IN NATURE. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKED AND THE BATTERY SAVING FEATURE OF THE VAN WAS USED CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS OF THE CARS USE. THE VAN HAS BEEN SERVICED 13 TIMES IN THE FIRST YEAR. MOST OF THE WORK HAS BEEN UNDER WARANTEE BUT THE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN CONSTANT.
19981125FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED, THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR DOES NOT WORK--IT STOPPED AFTER 23,000 MILES. ALSO, THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK/THROTTLE KEEPS STICKING, AND EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE & DEALER HAD IT REPLACED. SPEEDOMETER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
19981125POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED, THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR DOES NOT WORK--IT STOPPED AFTER 23,000 MILES. ALSO, THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK/THROTTLE KEEPS STICKING, AND EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE & DEALER HAD IT REPLACED. SPEEDOMETER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
19981125VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED, THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR DOES NOT WORK--IT STOPPED AFTER 23,000 MILES. ALSO, THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK/THROTTLE KEEPS STICKING, AND EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE & DEALER HAD IT REPLACED. SPEEDOMETER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
19981125ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED, THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR DOES NOT WORK--IT STOPPED AFTER 23,000 MILES. ALSO, THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK/THROTTLE KEEPS STICKING, AND EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE & DEALER HAD IT REPLACED. SPEEDOMETER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
19970701SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
THE BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT EVERY 15000 MILES. HAS NOT GONE TO DEALER. *AK
Compare 1997CHEVROLETG25 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1997 CHEVROLET G25 have?▼
The 1997 CHEVROLET G25 has 9 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 CHEVROLET G25?▼
The most-complained component for the 1997 CHEVROLET G25 is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS and FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Is the 1997 CHEVROLET G25 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.