Model year record

1991 Chevrolet Caprice

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 170 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V020000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
154,214
Reported to NHTSA
1996-01-31
Owners notified
1996-02-22

Defect description

THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN BE AGGRAVATED BY THE SEVERE DUTY CYCLE OF THESE VEHICLES AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRACTURE COMPLETELY CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V018000

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Component
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
20,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-02-09
Owners notified
1993-03-23

Defect description

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEQ 9C1 POLICE CARS IN CORROSION AREAS OF THE US AND CANADA ONLY. NOTE: VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEWJERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, AND WISCONSIN. A ELECTRICAL GROUND-OUT CONDITION MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE 12 VOLT JUNCTION BLOCK AND THE METAL INNER FENDER SKIRT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A MELTED JUNCTION BLOCK, SMOKE,AND BURNED UNDERHOOD WIRING RESULTING IN A DISABLED VEHICLE OR A VEHICLE FIRE.THIS CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION OR WHILE THE VEHICLEIS PARKED AND THE IGNITION IS IN THE "OFF" POSITION.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A SHIELDING INSULATOR UNDER THE JUNCTION BLOCK.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V094000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
219,571
Reported to NHTSA
1992-07-01
Owners notified
1992-07-17

Defect description

THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE EXPOSED STEELSUB-PLATE CAN CUT THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING RESULTING IN INCREASED POSSIBILITYAND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURY TO THE AFFECTED SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL NEW SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V089000

Wheels

Component
Wheels
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
34,717
Reported to NHTSA
1992-06-24
Owners notified
1992-07-17

Defect description

THE STEEL WHEELS EXHIBIT FATIGUE CRACKING AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE WHEEL LUG NUT MOUNTING SURFACE DUE TO WHEEL BENDING CAUSED BY FREQUENT MISUSE OF TIRE MOUNTING EQUIPMENT, LUG NUT OVERTORQUING, AND THE UNUSUAL OPERATING CONDITIONS EXPERIENCED BY POLICE VEHICLES.

Safety risk

THE CRACKING CAN CAUSE WHEEL FRACTURING AND SUBSEQUENTSEPARATION FROM THE AXLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH REDESIGNED STEEL WHEELS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V186000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
224,588
Reported to NHTSA
1991-10-29
Owners notified
1991-10-31

Defect description

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.

Safety risk

IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED, ANDTHE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OFTHE DRIVER AND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip21
Vehicle speed control1863,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly11153,054 mi
Electrical system: horn8
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components8
Unknown or other6
Air bags: frontal4
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly4154,000 mi
Seats4
Tires: tread/belt4
Air bags3
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Engine and engine cooling348,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3167 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Structure: body: door3
Tires3
Electrical system: ignition2
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Seat belts2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2
Structure: body2
Structure: body: roof and pillars2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Visibility: windshield2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system1300,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting1100,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Service brakes, air: controls1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1
Wheels: hub1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1990 model has 28 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.