1983 Chevrolet CapriceProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1983 Chevrolet Caprice, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 20, 2001. Updated daily.
Where the 1983 Chevrolet Caprice has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1983 Chevrolet Caprice recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1983 vs. every other Caprice year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Caprice median. How we score
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1983 Chevrolet Caprice, and the recalls they led to.
- HYDRO BOOSTNo recall
What Caprice owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
VALVE COVER GASKETS LEAKED OIL ON EXHAUST CAUSING FIRE. REQUIRED 10 # DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT FIRE. VERY DIFFICULT TO EXTINGUISH.*AK
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