1997 Chevrolet Explorer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Explorer years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer. That is the most of any Explorer model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 22%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Explorer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Chevrolet Explorer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer.
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 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…
Other Chevrolet Explorer years
← 1996 Explorer · 1998 Explorer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Explorer | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 Explorer | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Explorer | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 Explorer | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 Explorer | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 Explorer | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Explorer model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.