1997 CHEVROLET CAPRICE Problems & Recalls
Detailed safety information and owner complaints
3
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Deaths
Problem Breakdown
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Nov 1, 2004
Electrical System
Fire
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 FO...
Oct 20, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
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
Jul 6, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE VALVE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.