1997 CHEVROLET EXPLORER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 CHEVROLET EXPLORER
The 1997 CHEVROLET EXPLORER has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Exterior Lightingtail Lights (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET EXPLORER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET EXPLORER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 CHEVROLET EXPLORER
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET EXPLORER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingtail Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT 20MPH ENGINE SHUTDOWN, FORCING VEHICLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CRANKSHAFT BROKE INSIDE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED NOTHING THEY COULD DO. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE.*JB
CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION ON 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED; HOWEVER UNABLE TO SOLVE PROBLEM.*AK
COURTESY LAMP IN VEHICLE STAYS ON, AND IS UNABLE TO TURN IT OFF.*AK
MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING ON I 75 IN FLORIDA GOING ABOUT 60MPH ON EASTER SUNDAY 2000(1997 FORD EXPLORER XLT). WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE BACK PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CAR PULLED SUDDENLY TO THE RIGHT, I MANAGED TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICAL AND STOP IT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE TIRE DID $2800($500 DEDUCTABLE) IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICAL. THE TRED PEELED OFF OF THE TIRE AND BENT THE REAR FENDER UNDER THE CAR. IT ALSO BROKE THE REAR TAIL LIGHT AND SCRATCHED THE PAINT. A CLAIM WAS FILED WITH NATIONWIDE INS. AND WITH FORD MOTOR CREDIT.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/75 )
Safety Rating for the 1997 CHEVROLET EXPLORER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CHEVROLET EXPLORER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CHEVROLET EXPLORER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CHEVROLET EXPLORER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET EXPLORER
- 1995 CHEVROLET EXPLORER — 5 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET EXPLORER — 8 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET EXPLORER (current)
- 1998 CHEVROLET EXPLORER — 6 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET EXPLORER — 5 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET EXPLORER — 2 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET EXPLORER — 7 complaints
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