1997 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
0 recalls, 3 complaints - 4 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 20, 2004
Incident date: Oct 20, 2004
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
Sep 23, 2004
Incident date: Sep 23, 2004
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... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1997
BRAKE VALVE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS 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 CALIBR
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET CAPRICE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA99003
Opened: Jan 13, 1999 , Closed: Aug 17, 2000
COOLANT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE98049
Opened: Sep 4, 1998 , Closed: Jan 13, 1999
COOLANT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA96022
Opened: Sep 24, 1996 , Closed: Apr 4, 1997
STEERING WHEEL BREAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE96037
Opened: May 16, 1996 , Closed: Sep 24, 1996
STERRING WHEEL BREAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE96001
Opened: Jan 4, 1996 , Closed: May 31, 1996
REAR WHEEL SEPARATION
INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM GM INDICATES THAT FURTHER INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF WHEEL SEPARATIONS IS WARRANTED.IN GM'S RESPONSE DATED APRIL 26, 1996, GM STATED THAT:GM HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY DEFECT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHIH MAY CONTRIBUTE TO WHEEL SEPARATION.INVESTI... Read more
PE93098
Opened: Nov 30, 1993 , Closed: Mar 30, 1994
LWR BALL JOINT ASSEM.FAILS
There is no summary currently available
EA93012
Opened: May 12, 1993 , Closed: Jun 30, 1994
THROTTLE STICKING/BINDING
There is no summary currently available
PE92090
Opened: Dec 22, 1992 , Closed: May 12, 1993
THROTTLE STICKING/BINDING
There is no summary currently available
PE92051
Opened: Jun 4, 1992 , Closed: Jul 2, 1992
STEEL WHEEL FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE92033
Opened: Mar 26, 1992 , Closed: Jul 31, 1992
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE88010
Opened: Dec 10, 1987 , Closed: Apr 19, 1988
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:BEING ANALYZED AS OF 16 MAR 88.ANALYSIS:IR BEING ANALYZED.PROPOSED ACTION:===
CHEVROLET CAPRICE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET CAPRICE across all model years (1965, 2014).
133
Total Recalls
918
Total Complaints
11
Investigations
101
Reported Crashes
38
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET CAPRICE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 14 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 9 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1997 (current) | 0 | 3 | |
| 1996 | 8 | 87 | View |
| 1995 | 11 | 111 | View |
| 1994 | 10 | 185 | View |
| 1993 | 6 | 63 | View |
| 1992 | 11 | 133 | View |
| 1991 | 10 | 170 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 19 | View |
| 1988 | 3 | 16 | View |
| 1987 | 4 | 20 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 41 | View |
| 1985 | 5 | 8 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 4 | 6 | View |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1965 | 3 | 0 | View |