Chevrolet Caprice recalls & problems by year
71 recalls and 608 owner complaints across 12 model years (1990–2014).
Most complaints1994146 complaints
Most recalls199511 recalls
Crashes reported74in owner complaints
Injuries reported533 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | — | 3 | 12 |
| 2013 | — | — | 4 | 6 |
| 2012 | — | — | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | — | — | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | — | — | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | — | — | 8 | 65 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | 88 |
| 1994 | — | — | 10 | 146 |
| 1993 | — | 15–19 mpg | 6 | 61 |
| 1992 | — | 15–19 mpg | 11 | 89 |
| 1991 | — | 15–18 mpg | 10 | 131 |
| 1990 | — | 15–20 mpg | 2 | 6 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Service brakes, hydraulic — 113 complaints
- Electrical system — 111 complaints
- Suspension — 60 complaints
- Vehicle speed control — 57 complaints
- Steering — 53 complaints
- Engine and engine cooling — 50 complaints
- Seat belts — 43 complaints
- Air bags — 41 complaints