Chevrolet Caprice complaints by model year
705 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 65 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 88 | 10 | 0 | 7 |
| 1994 | 146 | 13 | 8 | 6 |
| 1993 | 61 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 89 | 17 | 1 | 6 |
| 1991 | 131 | 24 | 3 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 1986 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1984 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1992–2014. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 2003 | 2011 | 2013 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 15 | 15 | 32 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 30 | 13 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Chevrolet Caprice recalls (29)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Caprice model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V636000 | Oct 9, 2015 | Seat Position Identifier may have been Omitted | 2014 | 95.7% |
| 15V399000 | Jun 23, 2015 | Steel Cable that Anchors Seat Belt may Fail | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 47.3% |
| 14V540000 | Sep 9, 2014 | Knee Contact may Turn Ignition Switch Off | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 45.3% |
| 14V544000 | Sep 9, 2014 | Transmission On Police Vehicles/FMVSS 102, 114 | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 81.3% |
| 14V446000 | Jul 23, 2014 | Front Seats may not Remain Anchored in Vehicle | 2014 | 95% |
| 14V375000 | Jun 27, 2014 | Windshield Wipers may become Inoperative | 2013, 2014 | 85.2% |
| 97V217000 | Nov 24, 1997 | GM/ABS MODULATOR | 1992 | — |
| 96V245000 | Dec 10, 1996 | GENERAL MOTORS/WHEEL LUG NUTS | 1995, 1996 | — |
| 96V020000 | Jan 31, 1996 | GM/SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:CONTROL ARM | 1991–1996 | — |
| 96V019000 | Jan 30, 1996 | GM/LOWER CONTROL ARM/PUERTO RICO ONLY | 1994, 1995 | — |
| 96V018000 | Jan 30, 1996 | GM/LOWER CONTROL ARM | 1995, 1996 | — |
| 95V221000 | Nov 16, 1995 | POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC | 1995 | — |
| 95V215000 | Nov 3, 1995 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:AIR BAG | 1995, 1996 | — |
| 95V082000 | Apr 24, 1995 | FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING | 1994, 1995 | — |
| 94V210000 | Oct 25, 1994 | FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS | 1994 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Chevrolet Caprice FAQ
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Caprice had?
NHTSA lists 29 recall campaigns that cover at least one Chevrolet Caprice model year from 1983 to 2014. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Chevrolet Caprice year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 1994 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (146) and the 2003 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Chevrolet Caprice problems?
Across the 1992–2014 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, service brakes, suspension in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Chevrolet Caprice get?
EPA rates the 1993 Chevrolet Caprice at 15 to 19 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.