Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Express

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Express. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the noises during shifting (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chevrolet Express


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Express

The Automatic Transmission problem

The transmission had an overheating problem that caused the vehicle to switch to "safe" mode. Safe mode compensated the transmission heat problem by hard shifting. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialty repair shop where I learned that the problem was in the design of the   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

While shifting transmission down shifted on its own. A loud noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

On 12-02-01 while traveling at 70 mph down the highway at 5 a. M. On my way to work there was a very loud screeching noise and I lost all power to the van, transmission gone . Vehicle towed to mark bass Chevrolet dealer in coal city,IL. Mileage at 107060.   Read details...


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