1979 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
4 recalls, 6 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.
79V247000 Nov 13, 1979
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THE HEADS MAY BREAK OFF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION EVEN UNDER NO LOAD CONDITIONS. THIS IS DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF BOLTS USED, HIGH INSTALLATION TORQUE AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE BODY ANCHORAGE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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.
79V142000 Jun 6, 1979
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT LUBRICANT ON THE ACTUATING PLUNGER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE STOPLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF ACTIVATED, TO STAY ELECT... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Dec 2, 1998
Incident date: Sep 15, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 2, 1998
Incident date: Sep 15, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Dec 2, 1998
HORN FAILED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Dec 2, 1998
AIR CONDITIONER MOTOR FAILED CAUSING PARTS TO FALL FROM VEHICLE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: Oct 18, 1994
TRANSMISSION FORWARD CLUTCH FAILED. *SKD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jul 6, 1995
Incident date: Feb 13, 1995
CATALYTIC COVERTER FAILED, CAUSING FUEL LINES TO CATCH ON FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *SKD
Fire
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
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 (current) | 4 | 6 | |
| 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 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1965 | 3 | 0 | View |