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1985 CHEVROLET CAPRICE

5 recalls, 8 complaints - 1 TSBs

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.
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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.
1,755,897 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
85V153000 Nov 19, 1985
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE UPPER CONTROL ARM OR EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHIELD AND EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE INSULATION AND GROUND THE CABLE. ... Read more
Remedy
INSTALL A POSITIVE BATTERY SERVICE KIT.
27,942 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
85V151000 Nov 19, 1985
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE FUEL FEED AND FUEL RETURN PIPE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDES A HOSE WHICH MAY CONTACT THE POINTED END OF THE RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW. THIS COULD CAUSE A GASOLINE LEAK. ... Read more
Remedy
REPOSITION FUEL LINES TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH RADIATOR SHROUD ATTACHING SCREW.
27,942 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT May 14, 2002
Incident date: Aug 15, 2000
THE LEFT REAR FIRESTONE FR721, SIZE 225/70 R15, DOT HYUUF75084, TIRE SEPARATED COMPLETELY AT THE TREAD, CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE ARE 2 OTHER FAULTY TIRES ON VEHICLE, FIRESTONE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND AGREED TO INSPECT THE SEPARATED TIRE, CONSUMER YET TO COMPLY WITH FIRESTONE DEALER. *TT
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Feb 7, 2002
Incident date: Aug 15, 2000
THE LEFT REAR FIRESTONE FR721, SIZE 225/70 R15, DOT HYUUF75084, TIRE SEPARATED COMPLETELY AT THE TREAD, CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE ARE 2 OTHER FAULTY TIRES ON VEHICLE, FIRESTONE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND AGREED TO INSPECT THE SEPARATED TIRE, CONSUMER YET TO COMPLY WITH FIRESTONE DEALER. *TT
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jan 25, 2001
CONSUMER NOTICED NOISE WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND GENERAL AMERIWAY XT TIRE, P205/70R15, HAD A 9 INCH LONG AND 4 INCH WIDE STRIP OF TREAD MISSING FROM TIRE. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Aug 21, 2000
Incident date: Aug 15, 2000
PE00020; TIRES BOUGHT FROM A FIRESTONE STORE AND WERE NOT ORIGINAL TIRES, 22570R15, DOTHYUUF75084, AN 10/31/94. CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1985. WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE FOR ABOUT 3 MILES, COMPLETE TREAD CAME OFF LEFT REAR WHEEL.*AK 2 OTHER TIRES ARE FAULTY, THE TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED DAMAGE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Nov 21, 1995
WHEN TRYING TO START UP THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES WON'T START. WHEN STARTING UP AND PULLING OUT, THE VEHICLE WILL KEEP CUTTING OFF. AND THE CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND THE FUEL FILTER /BATTERY WERE ALSO REPLACED THREE TIMES. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Nov 21, 1995
WHEN TRYING TO START UP THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES WON'T START. WHEN STARTING UP AND PULLING OUT, THE VEHICLE WILL KEEP CUTTING OFF. AND THE CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND THE FUEL FILTER /BATTERY WERE ALSO REPLACED THREE TIMES. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Nov 21, 1995
WHEN TRYING TO START UP THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES WON'T START. WHEN STARTING UP AND PULLING OUT, THE VEHICLE WILL KEEP CUTTING OFF. AND THE CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND THE FUEL FILTER /BATTERY WERE ALSO REPLACED THREE TIMES. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Nov 21, 1995
WHEN TRYING TO START UP THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES WON'T START. WHEN STARTING UP AND PULLING OUT, THE VEHICLE WILL KEEP CUTTING OFF. AND THE CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, AND THE FUEL FILTER /BATTERY WERE ALSO REPLACED THREE TIMES. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 CHEVROLET CAPRICE

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
000601019 Oct 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AFTER A GM GOODWRENCH REMANUFACTURED 4.3L V6 ENGINE IS INSTALLED. *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
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

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