1989 Chevrolet CapriceProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice, most often about the seat belts. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 2017. Updated daily.
Where the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1989 Chevrolet Caprice recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1989 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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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice, and the recalls they led to.
- THROTTLE STICKING/BINDINGNo recall
- THROTTLE STICKING/BINDINGNo recall
What Caprice owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DRIVER'S SIDE BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL, AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK
INTERMITTENTLY DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT BUCKLE WILL NOT CATCH, WHEN IT DOES CATCH IT BECOMES UNBUCKLED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
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