MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chevrolet Caprice

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1997 Chevrolet Caprice
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:18.388Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Caprice Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1983: 8 complaints 1983 1984: 7 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 17 complaints 1988: 12 complaints 1989: 18 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 134 complaints 1992: 92 complaints 1992 1993: 63 complaints 1994: 152 complaints 1995: 88 complaints 1995 1996: 65 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 12 complaints 2014
1997: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19838
19847
19854
198633
198717
198812
198918
19906
1991134
199292
199363
1994152
199588
199665
19973
20031
20111
20120
20136
201412

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20041020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040923

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Chevrolet Caprice — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ● 1993 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ◆ 1991 ● 1992

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Chevrolet Caprice reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Caprice?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Caprice have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.