1985 Chevrolet Caprice
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Risk and remedy
Risk
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
The fuel feed and fuel return pipe assemblies includes a hose which may contact the pointed end of the radiator shroud attaching screw. this could cause a gasoline leak. consequence of defect: if fuel leak develops it could…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Reposition fuel lines to preclude contact with radiator shroud attaching screw.
The positive battery cable may contact the upper control arm or exhaust manifold shield and eventually wear through the insulation and ground the cable. consequence of defect: this could result in an underhood…
Owner complaints
4 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
The left rear firestone fr721, size 225/70 R15, dot hyuuf75084, tire separated completely at the tread, consumer states that there are 2 other faulty tires on vehicle, firestone dealer was contacted and agreed to inspect the separated tire, consumer yet to comply with firestone dealer. *tt
- Tires › Tread/belt
Consumer noticed noise while driving, consumer inspected vehicle and found general ameriway xt tire, p205/70r15, had a 9 inch long and 4 inch wide strip of tread missing from tire. *slc
- Tires › Tread/belt
Pe00020; tires bought from a firestone store and were not original tires, 22570r15, dothyuuf75084, an 10/31/94. Chevrolet caprice 1985. while driving on the interstate for about 3 miles, complete tread came off left rear wheel.*ak 2 other tires are faulty, the tread separation caused damage to the vehicle. *slc
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Fuel system, gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
When trying to start up the vehicle sometimes won't start. when starting up and pulling out, the vehicle will keep cutting off. and the consumer states the fuel pump was replaced three times, and the fuel filter /battery were also replaced three times. Dealer can't determine the problem. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle non-return
There is no summary currently available
- Headlamp switch failure
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- Hydro boost
There is no summary currently available
- Hydroboost failure
Subject vehicles:caprice, caprice classic, custom cruiser, deville,electra, estate wagon, fleetwood, lesabre, ninety-eight, parisienne,park avenue.(all 1984-86 gm vehicles equipped with hydroboost II systems)analysis:consumer complaints allege several problems involving the powersteering and power brake systems of…
Subject vehicles:caprice, caprice classic, custom cruiser, deville,electra, estate wagon, fleetwood, lesabre, ninety-eight, parisienne,park avenue.(all 1984-86 gm vehicles equipped with hydroboost II systems)analysis:consumer complaints allege several problems involving the powersteering and power brake systems of these vehicles.these problemsinclude: power steering fluid loss, power brake fluid loss, leakage fromthe hydro-boost II power brake booster, broken booster seals, and mastercylinder failure.all problems seem to be related to the hydro-boost iipower assist system, in which the working fluid provides power assist to boke booster.the effect of these problems could be a loss of steeringcontrol and/or brake effectiveness.status:the voluminous amount of data supplied by gm IS presently being coded by a contractor and should be completed by 12/30/87. Gm data indicated a 50% weibull distribution failure at 50K miles for the piston push-rod seal. This pe looks to have an extrodinarily high frequency, although the severity apears to be low.should be interesting discussing this for upgrade/closure.===
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 616349Some owners may comment on high oil consumption after a gm goodwrench remanufactured 4.3L V6 engine IS installed.
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