1997 Chevrolet Caprice Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caprice years
- Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Caprice. That ranks 5th out of 8 Caprice model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet Caprice recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Caprice.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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
Brake valve failed prior to recall notice.
Other Chevrolet Caprice years
← 1996 Caprice · 2003 Caprice →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Caprice | 12 | 3 |
| 2013 Caprice | 6 | 4 |
| 2012 Caprice | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 Caprice | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 Caprice | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Caprice | 65 | 4 |
| 1995 Caprice | 88 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Caprice?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Caprice?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet Caprice a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caprice model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.