MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chevrolet Caprice

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1997 Chevrolet Caprice
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:03.847Z

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
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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 1996: 65 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 3 2003: 1 complaint 2011: 1 complaint 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 12 complaints
1983: 8 complaints 1983 1984: 7 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 17 complaints 1987 1988: 12 complaints 1989: 18 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 134 complaints 1991 1992: 92 complaints 1993: 63 complaints 1993 1994: 152 complaints 1995: 88 complaints 1995 1996: 65 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 3 2003: 1 complaint 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 12 complaints
1983: 8 complaints 1983 1984: 7 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 17 complaints 1987 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 18 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 134 complaints 1991 1992: 92 complaints 1992 1993: 63 complaints 1993 1994: 152 complaints 1994 1995: 88 complaints 1995 1996: 65 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 3 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 12 complaints 2014

1997: 3 complaints

View as data table
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.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-20

Electrical system

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2004-09-23

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 Chevrolet Caprice — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.