1997 CHEVROLET Caprice Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

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

Nov 01, 2004

Fire: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

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

Oct 20, 2004

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 complaint

BRAKE VALVE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

Jul 06, 1998

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1997 CHEVROLET Caprice have?

The 1997 CHEVROLET Caprice currently has 3 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1997 CHEVROLET Caprice?

The most common problems reported for the 1997 CHEVROLET Caprice are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1997 CHEVROLET Caprice problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1997 CHEVROLET Caprice comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.