1986 Chevrolet Caprice
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1986 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.
Owner complaints
30 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Steering
1986 chevy caprice. consumer writes in regards to vehicle died while driving, ignition IS damaged and steering column problems. *smd the consumer no more than 2 minutes after the leaving the dealer, the vehicle stalled again. He returned the dealer to have them look at the vehicle again. The…
1986 chevy caprice. consumer writes in regards to vehicle died while driving, ignition IS damaged and steering column problems. *smd the consumer no more than 2 minutes after the leaving the dealer, the vehicle stalled again. He returned the dealer to have them look at the vehicle again. The dealer called the consumer, and informed him, they didn't want to work on the vehicle, because they had no clue as to what was wrong with it. *Jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Structure › Body › Hood
The hood and trunk, was never painted correctly from the factory. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
The housing of the power master cylinder (cast) broke and opened up which caused the fluid to leak out. nlm
- Tires › Tread/belt
Vehicle had vibration and bumping sound in front end, upon inspection of front end consumer noticed tread separation and blister 2/3 around one tire and 1/4 around the other (firestone triumph 2000- 205-75-r15 m/s)
- Tires › Tread/belt
The tread separated from the tire causing damage to the vehicle (firestone supreme 225/75-15). nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, bakes go straight to the floorboard. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine overheated and caught fire. (Ohio traffic crash report).
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicle stalled and brakes didn't work. they got hard, the pedal wouldn't move at al., driving at 10 mph, incline towards red light, car would not stop, managed to slow down. dealer states they have repaired before, and cannot duplicate the problem because of various workmanship. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's side seat belt buckle broke.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The brakes got hard and the pedal would not go down. Driver had to stand on the pedal with two feet to stop, she put it in neutral to get the car to stop. the dealer has had other problems with these brakes. The brakes are no longer used. Dealer offered to replace brakes with the same style for a fee. when consumer drives at 45-55mph on wet and dry pavements the problem IS the same. there IS no recall. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brake problems; when applying the brakes the hydraulic brake system does not work, it goes to manual. When applying the brakes at low speeds (30-40 mph) the pedal remains stiff. The prolbem has not been corrected. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Power master brake assembly leaks , causing brake failure poor recall repair.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Two dunlop tires replaced due to defects, 1 radial belt failure/the other had 'ballons' rising through the tread.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel line and vapour line has catastrophic rust out of about 3 or 4 ft. fuel line leaks near area of catalytic converter, causing potential for fire.*ak *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed. *Dsh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer parked car and caught on fire. Please describe . *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Brake power booster has failed, total loss of brakes. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Failure of the brakes caused the consumer to have a near accident. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Purchase car used sometimes the seat belt buckle came loose will not lock . tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Electrical master cylinder failed, total loss of braking. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Braking problems. tt master cylinder keeps failing, consumer states recall 86c27 was complete, however problems continue. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
Experiencing power brake assist malfunctions. please give more details. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed prior to recall. *aw
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
- Hydro boost
There is no summary currently available
- Engine compartment fires
Summary of information from manufacturer:being analyzed as of 16 mar 88.analysis:ir being analyzed.proposed action:===
- 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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