CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Chevrolet Explorer has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).
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9Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1997 Chevrolet Explorer recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Explorer problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
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 )
1997 Chevrolet Explorer questions
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Exterior Lighting (2), Power Train (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Chevrolet Explorer has been fixed?
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