Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗GM/SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:CONTROL ARM
- Summary
- THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENTS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSE AND FUSE RECEPTICLE
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- INSTALL A SHIELDING INSULATOR UNDER THE JUNCTION BLOCK.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:BELTS
- Summary
- THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- INSTALL NEW SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS.
WHEELS
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- THE CRACKING CAN CAUSE WHEEL FRACTURING AND SUBSEQUENTSEPARATION FROM THE AXLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH REDESIGNED STEEL WHEELS.
STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES
- Summary
- SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
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Owner complaints (131)
131 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 131 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 32 | 24.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 13.7% |
| Electrical system | 16 | 12.2% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 9.2% |
| Fuel system | 12 | 9.2% |
| Seat belts | 12 | 9.2% |
| Air bags | 8 | 6.1% |
| Steering | 6 | 4.6% |
| Visibility | 6 | 4.6% |
| Seats | 5 | 3.8% |
How 1991 compares with other Caprice years
Best and worst Caprice years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 17 | 2 |
| 1988 | 12 | 1 |
| 1989 | 18 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991 | 131 | 5 |
| 1992 | 89 | 6 |
| 1993 | 61 | 1 |
| 1994 | 146 | 6 |
| 1995 | 88 | 7 |
| 1996 | 65 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 18 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,700
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 494 g/mi
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 18 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 24 / 18 | $3,700 | 494 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 23 / 17 | $3,950 | 523 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 19 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 1991 Caprice for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1991 Chevrolet Caprice FAQ
How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 96V020000 (suspension), 93V018000 (electrical), 92V094000 (seat belt), 92V089000 (wheel), 91V186000 (latch). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1991 Chevrolet Caprice problems?
Owners filed 131 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (32), Vehicle speed control (18), Electrical system (16) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice get?
EPA rates the 5 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 15 city, 24 highway and 18 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 1991 Caprice compare with other years?
Among the 1987–1996 Chevrolet Caprice model years at least five years old, the 1990 drew the fewest complaints (6) and the 1994 the most (146). The 1991 drew 131. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.