Chevrolet W4 1997
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
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Where is the 1997 CHEVROLET W4 produced?
- The 1997 CHEVROLET W4 is produced in Janesville Wisconsin, United States (usa).
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What is the GVWR of a 1997 CHEVROLET W4?
- The 1997 CHEVROLET W4 has a GVWR of Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) lbs.
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- Recalls - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Vehicle recalls
- 130089009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM): Expanded availability for remanufacture and return (r&r) electronic control modules
- 17-NA-073 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 16NA260 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
- 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
- 99066C - 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
- 99066C - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Some owners of 1996 - 1999 s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and w4 trucks 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).
- 99066C - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Some owners of 1996 - 1998 model year s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and w4 trucks, that are registered in california, equipped with 4.3l, 5.0l or 5.7l engine, and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle o
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 97061A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Exhibiting a condition in which the closed system design of the current pcv system may allow engine oil to enter the intake system. *yc
- 97061A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Vehicles with diesel engines may exhibit a condition in which the closed system design of the current pcv system may allow engine oil to enter the intake system. *yc
- 766504 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: Malfunction indicator light (mil) on, poor driveability conditions (perform flash calibration). *tw
1 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Axles | 2 |
| Body Cab Type | MDHD: Tilt |
| Body Class | Truck |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| DisplacementCC | 5700.0 |
| DisplacementCI | 347.83534133997 |
| DisplacementL | 5.7 |
| Drive Type | 4x2 |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| GVWR | Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) |
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| MakeID | 467 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| Manufacturer Id | 984 |
| Model | W4 |
| ModelID | 4687 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| NCSA Body Type | Single-unit straight truck or Cab-Chassis (GVWR range 10,001 to 19,500 lbs.) |
| NCSA Make | Chevrolet |
| NCSA Model | Medium/Heavy – COE low entry |
| Note | Chassis Type: 2 axles - 1 driving |
| Plant City | JANESVILLE |
| Plant Company Name | General Motors Corporation |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Plant State | WISCONSIN |
| Series | 4500 Medium Duty |
| Trim | Med Tilt 67.9 BBC |
| VIN | 4KBB4B1R2VJ003008 |
| Vehicle Descriptor | 4KBB4B1R*VJ |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE |
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20001116 |
Tread separated on left rear tire.Goodyear, lt215 85/load range. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19970128 |
Ever sence the city of crescent city purchesed this vehicle is has not run properly. I have had it back to the dealer, another dealer and contacted gm safety division to no avail. The following is the problem. When driving down the road at say 35 mph i can let off the gas and the vehicle will not slow down and you can continued to drive down the road for 20 miles with your foot off the gas and maintain 35 mph. When you let off the gas the vehicle is suppost to slow down and stop. This is a safety defect. You can be driving at 30 mph and let off the gas to slow down, put in the clutch and the enging rpm's will increase to 2000 rpm's and stay there until you c ome to a stop. This is a safety defect. When driving down the road at 30mph the enging will suddenly increase rpm's and start to pick up speed. This is a safety defect. When starting the engine after it is at operating temp. It will idle between 1500 and 2000 rpm's and you can put it in gear and drive up and down hills and on flat roads at 30 mph without touching the gas. This is a safety defect. I have been told by the dealer the this is the way the truck was engineered and gm would not do anything to fix the problem. If i get into a wreck and someone is injured because of the safety defect that i have tried to get fixed my lawyer will have a easy case. Please try to help me and the city of crescent city with this potetientially dangerous situation. The bottom line is when you let off the gas the vehicle is suppost to slow down and come to a stop on flat land. Thanks for your help. Lawrence longhi
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| J8BC4B1K1V7005596 | 1997 | W4 | FUJISAWA , JAPAN |
| 4KBB4B1R7VJDD2517 | 1997 | W4 | JANESVILLE WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4KBB4B1R2VJ004787 | 1997 | W4 | JANESVILLE WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4KBB4B1R2VJ003008 | 1997 | W4 | JANESVILLE WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4KBB4B1R8VJ001912 | 1997 | W4 | JANESVILLE WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| J8BB4B1K9V7000707 | 1997 | W4 | FUJISAWA , JAPAN |
| 4KBB4B1R7VJ003571 | 1997 | W4 | JANESVILLE WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| J8BC4B1K7V7001276 | 1997 | W4 | FUJISAWA , JAPAN |
| J8BB4B1K5V7006147 | 1997 | W4 | FUJISAWA , JAPAN |
| 4KBB4B1R6VJ004601 | 1997 | W4 | JANESVILLE WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 4KBB4B1R4VJDD2517 | 1997 | W4 | JANESVILLE WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES (USA) |