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1997 Chevrolet C 2500

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

15.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,929

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 1998159 · manufacturer campaign 98044

20 August 1998

Transport Canada lists: C 1995–1998 · K 1995–1998 · C 1995–1998 · K 1995–1998

What is wrong

On certain crew cab pick ups, the front inner corner of the fuel tank may contact the body sill and over time wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at the point of contact. This condition could result in fuel leakage and in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

What the dealer will do

Tank will be inspected for wear and a spacer will be installed between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, the fuel tank will be replaced.

6,089 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Emissions

Transport Canada recall 1998040 · manufacturer campaign 98007

18 March 1998

Transport Canada lists: Astro 1996–1998 · C 1996–1998 · K 1996–1998 · C 1996–1998 · and 2 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1103 - Exhaust Emissions. Vehicles may been built with the ignition coil wire too close to metal brackets or the transmission fluid fill tube (M/L van only). If the coil wire is too close to these metal objects, arcing may occur and cause failure of the wires which can in turn lead to a stalling/no start condition and/or catalytic converter failures.

What the dealer will do

coil wire will be repositioned to assure adequate clearance from metal brackets and/or transmission fluid fill tubes.

89,752 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 1997166 · manufacturer campaign 97052

2 October 1997

Transport Canada lists: C 1997 · K 1997 · C 1997 · K 1997

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 207 - Seat Anchorages. Vehicles may have been shipped with one or two front seat mounting bolts not installed. In a vehicle crash, a seat with this condition will not protect the occupant as required by the standard.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will check all seat mounting bolts and install new bolts where required.

845 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 1997049 · manufacturer campaign 97008

11 March 1997

Transport Canada lists: C 1995–1997 · K 1995–1997 · Tahoe 1995–1997 · C 1995–1997 · and 2 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch bolt exists in the recliner mechanism that could trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy entry feature is activated. This pinching could cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.

What the dealer will do

a protector will be installed over the recliner mechanism.

58,031 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Emissions

Transport Canada recall 1997003 · manufacturer campaign 96072

14 January 1997

Transport Canada lists: C 1997 · K 1997 · C 1997 · K 1997

What is wrong

Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1101 - Emissions. Vehicles were built with an incorrect emission control label. The label incorrectly identifies the engine family name.

What the dealer will do

Correct labels and instructions for installation will be mailed to owners.

116 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 43% of 101 1997 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
429 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 1997 Chevrolet C 2500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 1997 Chevrolet C 2500. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 1997 Chevrolet C 2500 get?
NRCan rates the 1997 Chevrolet C 2500 at 15.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 429 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 1997 Chevrolet C 2500 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,929 in fuel, producing roughly 7,346 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.