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1991 Chevrolet CapriceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 131 owner complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.8× the Caprice median · #1 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints13139 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem31Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 12, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice has problems

131 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
Service brakes, hydraulic317
Vehicle speed control1813
Electrical system162
Seat belts120
Engine and engine cooling121
Fuel system, gasoline120
Air bags86
Visibility60
Steering60
10 other systems282

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

5 recalls

1991 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

Suspension: rear

Recall 96V-020 · Jan 31, 1996 · 154,214 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 93V-018 · Feb 9, 1993 · 20,000 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seat belts

Recall 92V-094 · Jul 1, 1992 · 219,571 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wheels

Recall 92V-089 · Jun 24, 1992 · 34,717 vehicles

Risk. THE CRACKING CAN CAUSE WHEEL FRACTURING AND SUBSEQUENTSEPARATION FROM THE AXLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Hood: latch

Recall 91V-186 · Oct 29, 1991 · 224,588 vehicles

Risk. 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…

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

1991 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1991 Chevrolet Caprice safety ratings

1991 Chevrolet Caprice 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL TANK LEAKAGEPE92033 · closed Jul 31, 1992
    No recall
  2. STEEL WHEEL FAILURESPE92051 · closed Jul 2, 1992
    Led to recall 92V-089
  3. R SEAT BELT WEBBING LENGTHPE92079 · closed Jan 19, 1993
    No recall
  4. LWR BALL JOINT ASSEM.FAILSPE93098 · closed Mar 30, 1994
    No recall
In owners' words

What Caprice owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Complaint 10074008 · May 20, 2004
ABS, EXPERIENCE AND HIGH IDLE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, WHEN STOP VEHICLE WENT HIGH IDLE POSITION, AND THEN APPLIED BRAKES,LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS IN DRIVE.
Complaint 977035 · Dec 27, 1995
PURCHASE CAR USED THE ABS LIGHT COME ON AND LOCK UP TOOK TO DEALER COULDN'T FIND PROBLEM BUT CHANGE THE BRAKE SYSTEM STILL HAVING PROBLEM. TT
Complaint 972441 · Sep 23, 1995

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