1997 Chevrolet Motor Home recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (6), Hydraulic (2), Suspension (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
09/30/2003 · Brakes
AUTO PARK BRAKE FAILS TO HOLD VEHICLE ON INCLINE. WITH TRANSMISSION IN PARK THE BRAKE IS SUPPOSED TO ENGAGE. IT DOES ENGAGE, BUT FAILS TO HOLD ON HILLS. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVERY TIME WE TRY TO PARK ON A SLOPE. I USE A SET OF WHEEL CHOCKS TO HELP KEEP THE MOTORHOME FROM ROLLING.
09/14/2000 · Brakes
CONSUMER CAME TO A STOP, TOOK HIS FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUT GEAR INTO PARK WHEN HE NOTICED THE MOTOR HOME STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD, DEALER FOUND THAT THERE IS NO PARKING GEAR, THE PARK GEAR ONLY ACTIVATES THE PARKING BRAKE. *SLC
09/14/2000 · Brakes
CONSUMER CAME TO A STOP, TOOK HIS FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUT GEAR INTO PARK WHEN HE NOTICED THE MOTOR HOME STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD, DEALER FOUND THAT THERE IS NO PARKING GEAR, THE PARK GEAR ONLY ACTIVATES THE PARKING BRAKE. *SLC
09/08/2000 · Brakes
CONSUMER HAS A 1997 VEHICLE . BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAS A PLASTIC TOP THAT LEAKED FLUID, AND EVENTUALLY HAD NO BRAKES.*AK
08/18/1999 · Brakes
THE FLUID LEVEL IN THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO STICK, RESULTING IN ODOR. *YC
02/01/1999 · Suspension
THE FRONT END MISALIGNMENT CAUSED FRONT LEFT TIRE TO BLOW OUT AND FRONT RIGHT TIRE TO WEAR OUT. YH
05/14/1998 · Suspension
FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM SWAYS, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
08/05/1997 · Brakes
WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE RAPIDLY NEARLY CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION. THE INTERIOR FILLED WITH SMOKE AND HEAT FROM THE OVER HEATED BRAKE PADS WITHIN THE UNIT.