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1994 Chevrolet CapriceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 146 owner complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.7× the Caprice median · #2 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints14626 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage89kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 18, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice has problems

146 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
Electrical system325
Latches/locks/linkages270
Service brakes, hydraulic161
Steering131
Visibility120
Vehicle speed control127
Tires90
Engine and engine cooling91
Suspension81
13 other systems339

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

6 recalls

1994 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

Control arm: lower ball joint

Recall 96V-019 · Jan 30, 1996 · 308 vehicles

Risk. IF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENS, FATIGUES AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: springs

Recall 95V-082 · Apr 24, 1995 · 87,039 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OF THE TROTTLE RETURN SPRING, IF THERE IS EXCESSIVE FRICTION IN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THE ENGINE SPEED…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Tank assembly: mounting

Recall 94V-210 · Oct 25, 1994 · 130,581 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL TANK LEAK AND FIRE IF THE LEAKING FUEL IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 94V-076 · Apr 16, 1994 · 139 vehicles

Risk. ONCE CLAMP LOAD IS LOST, ALL TIRE LOADS ARE TAKEN BY THE WHEEL STUDS RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 94V-049 · Mar 21, 1994 · 8,475 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE OIL LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

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

1994 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

'65'66'67'68'69'71'72'73'74'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'03'11'12'13'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1994 Chevrolet Caprice safety ratings

1994 Chevrloet 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 1994 Chevrolet Caprice, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING WHEEL BREAKAGEEA96022 · closed Apr 4, 1997
    No recall
  2. COOLANT FIRESEA99003 · closed Aug 17, 2000
    No recall
  3. STERRING WHEEL BREAKAGEPE96037 · closed Sep 24, 1996
    No recall
  4. COOLANT FIRESPE98049 · closed Jan 13, 1999
    No recall
In owners' words

What Caprice owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

GM HAS PUT THE PROBLEM UNDER TSB 94-C-59 OR 94V049 IT SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THEY WILL REPAIR THE PROBLEM AT NO COST REGARDLESS OF AGE, OWNERSHIP, OR MILEAGE. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT FALL UNDER A RECALL LISTING. THE CAR CONSTANTLY STALLS BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, AND I AM UNABLE TO USE ANY OF THE…
Complaint 10286940 · Oct 9, 2009
DIGITAL DASH SPEEDOMETER GOES AWAY, DOES NOT SHOW SPEED OF TRAVEL. WHEN THIS HAPPENS OPPERATOR DOES NOT KNOW THE RATE OF SPEED BEING TRAVELED. I HAVE REPLACED THE UNIT ONCE BEFORE AT 99,000 MILES WITH A RECONDITIONED UNIT AT A COST OF $300.00. RECENTLY AT 140,000 MILES THIS UNIT HAS FAILED ALSO.…
Complaint 10185873 · Mar 21, 2007 · 99,000 miles
DT: CABLE FROM BATTERY TO JUNCTION BOX OVERHEATED AND STARTED A FIRE. IT MELTED THE STUD THAT BATTERY CABLE WAS CONNECTED TO, THE JUNCTION BOX AND THE AREA AROUND THE JUNCTION BOX. CALLER WAS AT A CAR WASH AND THE ATTENDENT SAW SMOKE AND ALERTED CONSUMER. THEY OPENED THE HOOD AND DISCONNECTED THE…
Complaint 10130785 · Aug 30, 2005 · 62,000 miles

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