1984 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
2 recalls, 8 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.
89V102000 Jun 16, 1989
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence
SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
May 2, 2003
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
PRNDL READOUT STAYS ON THE "P" (FOR PARK) POSITION. I HAVE TO COUNT THE GEARS WHEN I OPERATE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR. CABLE THAT LINKS THE PRNDL NEEDLE TO THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR HAS BROKEN (HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE). THIS MAY BE A DEVELOPING SAFETY DEFECT TREND IN THIS GREAT CAR. PH **DIMSII IV... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 23, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, AND VEHICLE JUMPED INTO CRUISE CONTROL WITHOUT CONSUMER EVEN TOUCHING THE BUTTON. ALMOST REARENDED ANOTHER CAR. *AK *ML
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 23, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, AND VEHICLE JUMPED INTO CRUISE CONTROL WITHOUT CONSUMER EVEN TOUCHING THE BUTTON. ALMOST REARENDED ANOTHER CAR. *AK *ML
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 4, 1996
ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE/BLEW UP. *DH
Fire
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
May 16, 1996
Incident date: Dec 11, 1995
VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER'S SEAT WENT BACKWARDS TO REAR SEAT OF VEHICLE, PASSENGER'S SIDE WENT BACK, SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD. *AK
Crash
3 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Mar 8, 1995
SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *DSH
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *SKD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 22, 1995
Incident date: Apr 10, 1994
SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. TT
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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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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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 (current) | 2 | 8 | |
| 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 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1965 | 3 | 0 | View |