1997 Chevrolet Caprice
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
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- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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
- Electrical system
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…
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brake valve failed prior to recall notice.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
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