Model year guide

1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport — representative photo
Representative photo

1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 8

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Bulletin 17-NA-073 · Equipment · Feb 2023

Vehicle Recalls

Bulletin Recalls · Equipment · Jun 2014

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

Bulletin 130089009 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2013

PREMATURE ALUMINUM HOOD CORROSION / BLISTERING. *TT

Bulletin 010851004A · Structure · Jan 2003

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WATERLEAK CONDITIONS. *TT

Bulletin 010857006 · Structure · Nov 2001

INFORMATION REGARDING PREMATURE ALUMINUM HOOD CORROSION. *YH

Bulletin 010851004 · Structure · Oct 2001

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE FASTENER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES IN THE DISC-BRAKE SUB-SECTION OF BRAKES IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL. *TT

Bulletin 010523006A · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2001

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED FASTENER REQUIREMENTS FOR FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET. *TT

Bulletin 010523006 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2001

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TRANS SPORT. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Chevrolet Trans Sport

The Pontiac Trans Sport is a minivan that was marketed by Pontiac from the 1990 to 1999 model years. The first minivan marketed by the division, the Trans Sport marked the beginning of a wider transition of moving away from sedans and station wagons as family-oriented vehicles. Marketed between the Chevrolet Lumina APV and the Oldsmobile Silhouette took its name from a similar 1986 concept vehicle.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport vehicles on record

Other Chevrolet Trans Sport model years

1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1997 Chevrolet Trans Sport. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.