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1995 Chevrolet CapriceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 88 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Caprice median · #4 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints8814 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage136kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 1, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice has problems

88 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
Suspension130
Electrical system120
Steering111
Vehicle speed control95
Fuel system, gasoline70
Engine and engine cooling70
Power train70
Service brakes, hydraulic61
Visibility50
9 other systems214

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

7 recalls

1995 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

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 96V-245 · Dec 10, 1996 · 21,582 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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-018 · Jan 30, 1996 · 102,403 vehicles

Risk. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

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 →

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–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 95V-221 · Nov 16, 1995 · 83,400 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT…

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 →

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

1995 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

1995 Chevrolet Caprice safety ratings

1995 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
5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR WHEEL SEPARATIONEA96007 · closed Dec 24, 1996
    No recall
  2. STEERING WHEEL BREAKAGEEA96022 · closed Apr 4, 1997
    No recall
  3. COOLANT FIRESEA99003 · closed Aug 17, 2000
    No recall
  4. STERRING WHEEL BREAKAGEPE96037 · closed Sep 24, 1996
    No recall
  5. COOLANT FIRESPE98049 · closed Jan 13, 1999
    No recall
In owners' words

What Caprice owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO MAKE A LEFT HAND U-TURN, HE CAN FEEL THE RIGHT TIRE ROLLING OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC SHOP, BUT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR.…
Complaint 10240590 · Sep 2, 2008 · 136,000 miles
I HAVE A 1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE. MY REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM (PASSENGER SIDE) BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THANKFULLY, IT HAPPENED AT LOW SPEED AND NEAR MY HOME. THE CONTROL ARM BROKE ALL THE WAY THROUGH, RIGHT AT THE STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT... EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL 96V020000. THE PART THAT BROKE…
Complaint 10198544 · Aug 5, 2007 · 136,000 miles
RECALL #96 V 018 000/ GM LOWER CONTROL ARM: WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND MAKING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THERE WOULD BE A KNOCKING OR BANGING SOUND. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON ONE OCCASION AND THEY TIGHTEN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUT. NOW THE PROBLEM HAS RECURRED…
Complaint 10032436 · Aug 7, 2003

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