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2011 Chevrolet CapriceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-399 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 43%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage35kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 25, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice has problems

1 complaint 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
Structure10
Suspension10

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

3 recalls

2011 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.

43%repaired · 2017 Q4

Seat belts

Recall 15V-399 · Jun 23, 2015 · 47,042 vehicles · 20,216 repaired

Risk. If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

45%repaired · 2016 Q2

Electrical system: ignition

Recall 14V-540 · Sep 9, 2014 · 47,043 vehicles · 21,325 repaired

Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2016 Q1

Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Recall 14V-544 · Sep 9, 2014 · 7,598 vehicles · 6,174 repaired

Risk. If the transmission can be moved from "Park" without depressing the brake pedal, unintended motion may occur increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2011 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
In owners' words

What Caprice owners report

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

WENT UNDER THE CAR, JUST PURCHASED FROM CITY OF WALNUT CREEK AUCTIONS, A 54K MILE EX-PATROL CAR...TO CHANGE THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL. FOUND TWO CRACKS ON WHAT IS A TENSION HOLDING BRACE IN THE LOWER SUSPENSION SUB-FRAME. SIMILAR ON EACH SIDE. OBVIOUS ENGINEERING DEFECT COMPOUNDED ON HOW THE WELDMENT…
Complaint 11163324 · Dec 25, 2018 · 35,000 miles

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