1969 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
4 recalls, 0 complaints
71V235000 Dec 29, 1971
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A SEPARATED MOTOR MOUNT MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO LIFT, WHICH MAY AFFECT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, MOMENTARILY INCREASING THROTTLE, POSSIBLY TO FULL THROTTLE.
Consequence
UNEXPECTED LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL MAY CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECT ENGINE MOUNTS AND INSTALL RESTRAINTS WHICH WILL LIMIT ENGINE LIFT AND ELIMINATE POSSIBLE SECONDARY EFFECTS TO THE THROTTLE LINKAGE DUE TO ENGINE MOUNT SEPARATION.
69V091000 Jul 9, 1969
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
69V030000 Feb 28, 1969
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Defect Description
EXHAUST EMISSIONS (CARBON MONOXIDE) MAY ENTER THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE EXHAUST PIPE IS SUBSTANTIALLY OUT THE DESIGN POSITION, DETERIORATED FROM USE, OR WHEN AN OPENING IN THE BODY DEVELOPS NEAR THE EXHAUST OUTLET AND, AT THE SAME TIME, A NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE OCCURS IN THE VEHICLE INTERI... Read more
Consequence
UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY EXPERIENCECARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
Remedy
RESEAL NEARBY BODY JOINTS AND REPLACE THE DRAW PLUG IN THE BODY WHICH WAS USED TO REMOVE SURPLUS BONDERIZING SOLUTION DURING MANUFACTURE.
69V020000 Feb 20, 1969
TIRES
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET CAPRICE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA99003
Opened: Jan 13, 1999 , Closed: Aug 17, 2000
COOLANT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE98049
Opened: Sep 4, 1998 , Closed: Jan 13, 1999
COOLANT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA96022
Opened: Sep 24, 1996 , Closed: Apr 4, 1997
STEERING WHEEL BREAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE96037
Opened: May 16, 1996 , Closed: Sep 24, 1996
STERRING WHEEL BREAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE96001
Opened: Jan 4, 1996 , Closed: May 31, 1996
REAR WHEEL SEPARATION
INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM GM INDICATES THAT FURTHER INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF WHEEL SEPARATIONS IS WARRANTED.IN GM'S RESPONSE DATED APRIL 26, 1996, GM STATED THAT:GM HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY DEFECT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHIH MAY CONTRIBUTE TO WHEEL SEPARATION.INVESTI... Read more
PE93098
Opened: Nov 30, 1993 , Closed: Mar 30, 1994
LWR BALL JOINT ASSEM.FAILS
There is no summary currently available
EA93012
Opened: May 12, 1993 , Closed: Jun 30, 1994
THROTTLE STICKING/BINDING
There is no summary currently available
PE92090
Opened: Dec 22, 1992 , Closed: May 12, 1993
THROTTLE STICKING/BINDING
There is no summary currently available
PE92051
Opened: Jun 4, 1992 , Closed: Jul 2, 1992
STEEL WHEEL FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE92033
Opened: Mar 26, 1992 , Closed: Jul 31, 1992
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE88010
Opened: Dec 10, 1987 , Closed: Apr 19, 1988
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:BEING ANALYZED AS OF 16 MAR 88.ANALYSIS:IR BEING ANALYZED.PROPOSED ACTION:===
CHEVROLET CAPRICE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET CAPRICE across all model years (1965, 2014).
133
Total Recalls
918
Total Complaints
11
Investigations
101
Reported Crashes
38
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET CAPRICE - Year by Year
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| 2014 | 3 | 14 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 9 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1996 | 8 | 87 | View |
| 1995 | 11 | 111 | View |
| 1994 | 10 | 185 | View |
| 1993 | 6 | 63 | View |
| 1992 | 11 | 133 | View |
| 1991 | 10 | 170 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 19 | View |
| 1988 | 3 | 16 | View |
| 1987 | 4 | 20 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 41 | View |
| 1985 | 5 | 8 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 4 | 6 | View |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1969 (current) | 4 | 0 | |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1965 | 3 | 0 | View |