Most common 1997 Chevrolet Motor Home problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Motor Home complaints by model year
Best Motor Home years: 1996. Compare all years →
What 1997 Chevrolet Motor Home owners say
Brakes
Auto park brake fails to hold vehicle on incline. With transmission in park the brake is supposed to engage. It does engage, but fails to hold on hills. This has happened every time we try to park on a slope. I use a set of wheel chocks to help keep the motorhome from rolling.
While traveling at 60 MPH, the automatic parking brake engaged. This caused the vehicle to decelerate rapidly nearly causing a rear end collision. The interior filled with smoke and heat from the over heated brake pads within the unit.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1997 Chevrolet Motor Home a good car?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1997 Motor Home rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Motor Home at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Chevrolet Motor Home?
The brakes — 5 complaints, 71% of all complaints for this model year, most often about foundation components › master cylinder. Next is the suspension (2).
How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Motor Home have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Chevrolet Motor Home. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Motor Home?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1996. See the full Chevrolet Motor Home years comparison.
At what mileage do 1997 Chevrolet Motor Home problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.