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1978 CHEVROLET CAPRICE

3 recalls, 0 complaints

07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
121,680 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
79V161000 Jul 2, 1979
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
A CHILD COULD OPEN THE REAR SIDE COMPARTMENT DOOR AND ENTER THIS COMPARTMENT. THE CHILD COULD BECOME ENTRAPPED IF THE DOOR WERE TO CLOSE, AS IT CANNOT BE UNLATCHED FROM THE INSIDE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH, WHICH CAN BE LATCHED WITHOUT A KEY, WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY THAT REQUIRES A KEY TO LATCH AS WELL AS LOCK THE DOOR.
476,245 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
77V200000 Nov 16, 1977
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
THE REAR WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, ARE BRITTLE AND THEREFORE MAY FRACTURE. THIS BRITTLENESS IS DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BOLTS ON ALL AXLES AND THE TEN REAR AXLE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS, FREE OF CHARGE.
4,504 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994
COOLANT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE98049 Opened: Sep 4, 1998 , Closed: Jan 13, 1999
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
COOLANT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA96022 Opened: Sep 24, 1996 , Closed: Apr 4, 1997
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994
STEERING WHEEL BREAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE96037 Opened: May 16, 1996 , Closed: Sep 24, 1996
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
STERRING WHEEL BREAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE96001 Opened: Jan 4, 1996 , Closed: May 31, 1996
PE, Closed , Model Year: 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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
LWR BALL JOINT ASSEM.FAILS
There is no summary currently available
EA93012 Opened: May 12, 1993 , Closed: Jun 30, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1989
THROTTLE STICKING/BINDING
There is no summary currently available
PE92090 Opened: Dec 22, 1992 , Closed: May 12, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989
THROTTLE STICKING/BINDING
There is no summary currently available
PE92051 Opened: Jun 4, 1992 , Closed: Jul 2, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
STEEL WHEEL FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE92033 Opened: Mar 26, 1992 , Closed: Jul 31, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE88010 Opened: Dec 10, 1987 , Closed: Apr 19, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
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 (current) 3 0
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 4 0 View
1968 2 0 View
1967 2 0 View
1966 2 0 View
1965 3 0 View

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SILVERADO 1500 200 22,534 View
CORVETTE 187 6,308 View
CAMARO 179 4,298 View
SILVERADO 159 10,964 View
SILVERADO 3500 152 1,409 View