Chevrolet Caprice 1997
Model Caprice made in 1997 by Chevrolet got 3 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1997
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/23/2004 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/20/2004 | 2 | ||
| 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 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Brake valve failed prior to recall notice. | |||