1997 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
The 1997 CHEVROLET CAPRICE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET CAPRICE. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET CAPRICE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO A GAS STATION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
WHILE DRIVING,THE CONSUMER SMELLED A BURNT ODOR COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND LIFTED UP THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRES HAD SHORTENED OUT FROM THE ALTERNATOR. ELECTRICAL WIRES AND ALTERNATOR NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB *TC *TR
BRAKE VALVE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
Safety Rating for the 1997 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CHEVROLET CAPRICE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CAPRICE
- 1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — 133 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — 63 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — 185 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — 111 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — 87 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET CAPRICE (current)
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