CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Chevrolet Caprice has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 report).
1997 Chevrolet Caprice recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Caprice.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
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.
1997 Chevrolet Caprice questions
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Caprice at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Caprice?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Electrical System (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Chevrolet Caprice has been fixed?
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