1997 Chevrolet ExplorerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2003. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Interior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Chevrolet Explorer recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other Explorer year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Explorer median. How we score
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What Explorer owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION ON 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED; HOWEVER UNABLE TO SOLVE PROBLEM.*AK
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