Model year record

1994 Chevrolet Caprice

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 185 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 96V019000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
308
Reported to NHTSA
1996-01-30
Owners notified
1996-02-23

Defect description

DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN.

Safety risk

IF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENS, FATIGUES AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE. IF THE BALL JOINT HAS LOOSENED FROM THE KNUCKLE, BOTH THE BALL JOINT AND THE KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V082000

Vehicle speed control: springs

Component
Vehicle speed control: springs
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
87,039
Reported to NHTSA
1995-04-24
Owners notified
1995-05-31

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." AT LOW TEMPERATURES, EXCESSIVE FRICTION CAN OCCUR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OF THE TROTTLE RETURN SPRING, IF THERE IS EXCESSIVE FRICTION IN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V210000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
130,581
Reported to NHTSA
1994-10-25
Owners notified
1994-11-03

Defect description

THE FUEL TANK ATTACHMENT STRAP FASTENERS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. THE FASTENERS CAN COMPLETELY DETACH, EVENTUALLY ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO SAG AND THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK TO STRIKE THE ROADWAY.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL TANK LEAK AND FIRE IF THE LEAKING FUEL IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V076000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
139
Reported to NHTSA
1994-04-16
Owners notified
1994-04-19

Defect description

PAINT ON THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES CAN ACT AS A SHIM BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND THE ROTOR/DRUM. AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, THE WHEEL IMBEDS INTO THE PAINT, LOOSENING THE LUG NUT AND CAUSING A LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD.

Safety risk

ONCE CLAMP LOAD IS LOST, ALL TIRE LOADS ARE TAKEN BY THE WHEEL STUDS RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLES CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACES FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS. ALSO, THE WHEEL STUDS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND WILL BE REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V049000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
8,475
Reported to NHTSA
1994-03-21
Owners notified
1994-04-12

Defect description

THE ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE STEERING GEAR CAUSING CHAFING. THE CHAFING CAN EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE HOSE'S PROTECTIVE SLEEVE RESULTING IN ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE OIL LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

No remedy is listed yet. This typically indicates the manufacturer reported the defect before finalizing a repair procedure.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch27
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip10
Vehicle speed control8200,000 mi
Electrical system6
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar6
Electrical system: horn5
Electrical system: wiring586,804 mi
Suspension: front5
Tires5124,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition4
Visibility: power window devices and controls4
Visibility: windshield4
Air bags: frontal3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables362,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings3
Tires: tread/belt3
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Air bags2
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
Interior lighting2
Power train2
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2
Service brakes, air: antilock2
Steering2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Structure: body: door2
Structure: body: tailgate2
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel199,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)135,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1200,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: column1
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Structure: body1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1
Tires: sidewall1
Unknown or other1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1993 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 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.