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1990 Chevrolet CapriceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet Caprice, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints62 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Seat belts

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 10, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts20
Vehicle speed control21
Electrical system10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1990 Chevrolet Caprice recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Recall 90V-096 · May 18, 1990 · 21,415 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO STATICCHARGE BUILD UPS FOUND IN THE PLASTIC FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTER WHICH MAY ACTAS AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1990 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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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1990 Chevrolet Caprice, and the recalls they led to.

  1. THROTTLE STICKING/BINDINGEA93012 · closed Jun 30, 1994
    No recall
  2. R SEAT BELT WEBBING LENGTHPE92079 · closed Jan 19, 1993
    No recall
In owners' words

What Caprice owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WERE ATTACHED TO THE DOOR. CONSUMER STATED IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR AND THE DOOR OPENED, THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER MAY FALL OUT.*JB
Complaint 10011150 · Mar 7, 2003

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