Total Complaints
4 filings
CHEVROLET G35 · model year
1997 CHEVROLET G35
4 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1997CHEVROLETG35 carries 4 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 G35 is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 2 filings, followed by steering:hydraulic power assist system (1) and engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (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 G35, 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.
4
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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19991201STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE ENGINE HAS TURNED OFF, THE POWER BRAKES FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THIS CARGO VAN, FULLY LOADED, IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, WHEN THIS OCCURS(3 TIMES IN 18 MONTHS) THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE SITUATION, AND HAS INSTRUCTED ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH A RECORDING DEVICE PLUGGED INTO ITS COMPUTER. THIS WILL ALLOW ME TO PRESS A RED BUTTON TO INITIATE RECORDING WHEN THE PROBLEM RECURRS, HOWEVER I THINK DRIVIND THIS VEHICLE ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO MYSELF AND THE OTHER DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS. *AK
19991201SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE ENGINE HAS TURNED OFF, THE POWER BRAKES FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THIS CARGO VAN, FULLY LOADED, IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, WHEN THIS OCCURS(3 TIMES IN 18 MONTHS) THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE SITUATION, AND HAS INSTRUCTED ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH A RECORDING DEVICE PLUGGED INTO ITS COMPUTER. THIS WILL ALLOW ME TO PRESS A RED BUTTON TO INITIATE RECORDING WHEN THE PROBLEM RECURRS, HOWEVER I THINK DRIVIND THIS VEHICLE ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO MYSELF AND THE OTHER DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS. *AK
19991201ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE ENGINE HAS TURNED OFF, THE POWER BRAKES FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THIS CARGO VAN, FULLY LOADED, IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, WHEN THIS OCCURS(3 TIMES IN 18 MONTHS) THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE SITUATION, AND HAS INSTRUCTED ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH A RECORDING DEVICE PLUGGED INTO ITS COMPUTER. THIS WILL ALLOW ME TO PRESS A RED BUTTON TO INITIATE RECORDING WHEN THE PROBLEM RECURRS, HOWEVER I THINK DRIVIND THIS VEHICLE ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO MYSELF AND THE OTHER DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS. *AK
19980210SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKING PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY FRONT TO REAR PROPORTIONING. IDOT TRUCK TESTING SHOWED THAT THE FRONT BRAKING DOES APPROXIMATELY 90 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL BRAKING CAUSING THE FRONT TIRES TO LOCK PREMATURELY THUS ACTIVATING THE ABS. THIS CAUSES A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN THE BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE.
Compare 1997CHEVROLETG35 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 G35 have?▼
The 1997 CHEVROLET G35 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 CHEVROLET G35?▼
The most-complained component for the 1997 CHEVROLET G35 is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Is the 1997 CHEVROLET G35 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.