Chevrolet T-series 1997
Vehicle Details: Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1997 CHEVROLET T-SERIES.
The vehicle is described as a 4x2 Single-unit straight truck or Cab-Chassis (GVWR range 19,501 to 26,000 lbs.).
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | Diesel |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the 1997 CHEVROLET T-SERIES produced?
- The 1997 CHEVROLET T-SERIES is produced in Janesville Wisconsin, United States (usa).
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What is the GVWR of a 1997 CHEVROLET T-SERIES?
- The 1997 CHEVROLET T-SERIES has a GVWR of Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) lbs.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 030526001 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE: Release of new park brake cable assemblies and lubrication maintenance information for certain medium duty tilt cab models. *tt
- 030232044 - STEERING: Effect of steering box limiter adjustment on turning radius and possibility of power steering system damage due to improper adjustment. Various 1990-2004 models. *tt
- 020604060 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Automatic engine shutdown feature. *tt
- 020864020 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Passenger door outside rearview mirror vibration on certain vehicles including the 2000 - 2001 wt500 series medium duty tilt cab models. *tt
- 000522007 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Some customers may comment on reduced brake pad / lining life. *tt
- 000604014 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding or unusual noises during crank, diagnostic trouble code P0338. *tt
- 99066 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS: Special policy adjustment covering the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) failure condition. *tt
- 990730004A - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: A condition with a rusty transmission fluid level indicator / transmission oil filler tube. *tt
- 000138005A - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Some customers may comment about instability of the a/c condenser or that the a/c system is inoperative. *tt
- 020730017 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Concern with no shift, harsh shift, no engagement, transmission in default, check transmission warning indicator illuminated, range inhibited indicator illuminated, transmission diagnostic trouble codes set on f-model medium duty tilt cab m
- 020523001A - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Some customers and dealers may comment on accelerated uneven brake pad wear on some vehicle with four-piston fixed caliper rear disc brakes. *tt
- 020603002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Customers may complain that the engine will not start. *jg
- 020603002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Customers may complain that the engine will not start. *slc
- 020137002 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Subject regarding service diagnosis/recommendations for inoperative air conditioning systems. *tt
- 020604006 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some customers may comment on service engine soon lamp on, malfunction indicator lamp illuminations intermittently, diagnostic trouble code set, blown fuses, and engine will not start. *tt
- 020232004 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM: Subject regarding steering gear grease seepage from around sector (output) shaft (install new sector (output) shaft seals).*jg
- 020523001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS: Some customers and dealers may comment on accelerated uneven brake pad wear on f6-7 medium duty tilt cab models and h6-7 conventional medium duty models. *tt
- 000601023A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine. *tt
- 99066D - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel inujector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt
- 000604003A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight. *tt
- 010731003 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY: Concerns about a slipping clutch or early clutch failure. *tt
- 010604037B - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Information regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative. *yh
- 010420005 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL: Information regarding correct vehicle application for eaton. 1990-2002 chevrolet and gmc c-series conventional and t-series tilt cab medium duty models. *yh
- 010863001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS: Subject on hood hinge rattle coming from either or both front corners of the instrument panel near the hood hinge areas for 1995 - 2002 pickup and utility models. *et
- 010604039 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some vehicles may exhibit a service engine soon lamp on, malfunction indicator lamp illuminates intermittently, anti-lock brake system warning light illuminated, diagnostic trouble codes set, and / or blown fuses. *tt
- 010604037 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Some customers may comment on inoperative secondary fuel tank transfer pumps. *tt
- 010604037 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Technical service bulletin regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative. *tt
- 160201 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: This message concerns certain 1997 through 2001 medium duty trucks with spicer seven speed manual transmissions exhibiting heavy vibration that increases with speed and / or an oil leak and / or a cracked engine block. *tt
- 00863008 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Subject regarding misalignment of air intake duct when closing cab. *tt
- 00148 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle, or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). The deposit build-up may cause injector poppets to stick closed. *tt
- 867117 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Brief information regarding rusty transmission fluid level indicator. *tt
- 000850002 - SEATS: Concerns with premature weare of the cover material on the driver's or passenger seat cushion in the outboard recliner hinge area. *tt
- 000863003A - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR: Some drivers may commend about noise coming from the cab pivot torsion bar area during normal operating conditions or that the cab is difficult to open. *tt
- 99066B - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. **mr
- 99066A - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS: Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt
- 000863002 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Some drivers may comment on an improper fit / appearance between the cab and the front fender extensions. *tt
- 99066A - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Some vehicles that are registered in california, equipped with a 4.3l, 5.0l or 5.7l engine and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. *tt
- 990940004 - SEATS: General motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united states who requested them. *tt
- 000604003 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, and / or a service engine soon (ses) light illuminated. *tt
- 99078 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Certain vehicles equipped with diesel engines may exhibit engine air induction contamination. *tt
- 864306A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Fluid leak near front wheels or front engine area. Yd
- 837110A - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Park/neutral position switch connector cannot be removed. Yd
- 866504 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Engine exhibits a high idle or flare when shifting gears or disengaging the clutch such as when slowing down or stopping.
- 876507A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Rough idle after start, when vehicle has sat overnight and poppets sticking.
- 990729004 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Some medium duty models equipped with manual transmissions may exhibit a high shift effort or hard shifting condition. *tt
- 990232004A - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP: Some owners / operators of medium duty models may commend about water entering the power steering reservoir and contaminating the power steering fluid. *tt
- 990232004 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP: Some medium duty models may have water intrusion into the power steering reservoir. *tt
- 990849007 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Some vehicles built within vin breakpoints xj105482 and xj510031 may exhibit inaccurate fuel guage readings, vehicle runs out of fuel, or fuel gauge registers full but may still add fuel. *tt
- 867404 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Comments about a low transmission fluid level or that the transfer case fluid is overfilled. *yc
- 863210 - SUSPENSION:FRONT: Some operators may comment about a front end shke or a vibration in the front end. *yc
- 863208 - SUSPENSION:FRONT: Comments about a shake or vibration in the front end of the vehicle. *yc
- 98776002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Subject on accessory drive belt noise due to power steering pump pulley misalignment. *yc
- 98837110 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park/neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *yc
- 98864306 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Comments about fluid leaking onto the ground near the front wheels or front engine area or leaking onto the surrounding components. *yc
- 98866208 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Comments that the engine overheat lamp comes on, and that the temperature gauge is in the red zone. *yc
- 776508 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE): Dtc P0442 caused by a eveap vent (solenoid) valve leak. *ak
NHTSA decoded information from VIN
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| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Axles | 2 |
| Body Cab Type | MDHD: Tilt |
| Body Class | Truck |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| DisplacementCC | 6600.0 |
| DisplacementCI | 402.75671102523 |
| DisplacementL | 6.6 |
| Drive Type | 4x2 |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Manufacturer | CAT |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel |
| GVWR | Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) |
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| MakeID | 467 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| Manufacturer Id | 984 |
| Model | T-Series |
| ModelID | 14032 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| NCSA Body Type | Single-unit straight truck or Cab-Chassis (GVWR range 19,501 to 26,000 lbs.) |
| NCSA Make | Chevrolet |
| NCSA Model | Medium/Heavy – COE low entry |
| Note | Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving |
| Plant City | JANESVILLE |
| Plant Company Name | GM Truck Group |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Plant State | WISCONSIN |
| Trim | Med. Tilt 86.0 BBC |
| VIN | 1GBG6C1JXVJ100831 |
| Vehicle Descriptor | 1GBG6C1J*VJ |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE |
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GBG6C1JXVJ100831 | 1997 | T-Series | JANESVILLE WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 1GBM7C1J6VJ105637 | 1997 | T-Series | JANESVILLE WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES (USA) |