While driving at 20mph engine shutdown, forcing vehicle to pull off the road. Crankshaft broke inside engine. Dealer notified nothing they could do. Please provide further information.
The worst 1997 Chevrolet Explorer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Lights3
- Acceleration2
- Engine2
- Transmission2
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Lights3
- Acceleration2
- Engine2
- Transmission2
- Steering1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer 4
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What 1997 Chevrolet Explorer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle sudden accelerated out of control, resulting in consumer's vehicle hitting another vehicle.
Consumer had to replace transmission on 5 different occasions. Dealer has been notified; however unable to solve problem.
Courtesy lamp in vehicle stays on, and is unable to turn it off.
My wife and I were driving on I 75 in florida going about 60mph on easter sunday 2000(1997 ford explorer xlt). Without any warning the back passenger side tire blew out. The car pulled suddenly to the right, I managed to gain control of the vehical and stop it in the middle of the road. The tire did $2800($500 deductable) in damage to the vehical. The tred peeled off of the tire and bent the rear fender under the car. It also broke the rear tail light and scratched the paint. A claim was filed with nationwide ins. And with ford motor credit.( dot number: tire size: 235/75 )
When turning the steering feels like it came loose and the wheel turns free. This happens for a split second then the power steering takes hold again.
While driving accelerator pedal anchor separated from firewall, causing the vehicle to idle and not accelerate. Dealer has been notified.
Tempreature and directional guage failed. Yh
Clutch slave cylinder became noisy. Yh
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Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer
Is the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer, 1.3 times a typical Explorer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer?
Lights, with 3 complaints. Next is acceleration (2).
How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer have?
No recalls on record.
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