1987 Chevrolet Caprice
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1987 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.
Manual valve link in the transmission may have been improperly formed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The valve link could separate resulting in a gearselection different from what the driver selects. also, car could be startedwith transmission in gear allowing vehicle to move in an unanticipateddirection.
Remedy
Replace the manual valve detent lever link.
Owner complaints
17 complaints3 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Throttle jammed into high-rev. And accelerated unexpectedly to high speed before necessary corrective action taken. Throttle cable was found to have broken. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
My father's 1987 caprice was completely destroyed along with its garage. Fire erupted from under hood as engine was being started. He was fortunate to escape. I, his son, have a 1988 caprice with the same 305 cid engine and the same 4-barrel carb; and I have been noticing gas fumes during operation…
My father's 1987 caprice was completely destroyed along with its garage. Fire erupted from under hood as engine was being started. He was fortunate to escape. I, his son, have a 1988 caprice with the same 305 cid engine and the same 4-barrel carb; and I have been noticing gas fumes during operation of the car for several months. My question: IS there some problem with engine fires in caprices with this engine/carb combination? Have there been any recall campaigns? *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Unexpected and sudden acceleration when vehicle IS placed into drive from park position. dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
When car IS placed into drive it pops into gear. also, when car IS travelling at 20 mph and the driver presses the gas pedal further, the vehicle again shifts and pops.
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Seat assembly that allows seat to move forward and backward has broken, not allowing the seat to lock in the full forward position for shorter drivers.
- Vehicle speed control
Cruise control resumed by itself, causing acceleration and an accident.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
The power assisted brakes went out on the vehicle. The driver was going 30mph and had no brakes. She had to put the car in park to stop it. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine compartment fire.(ohio state police report)
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Brakes master cylinder failed. *Dsh
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed in reverse gear. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Had to replace the automatic transmission. tt *slc
- Seats · Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
Head restraints on seats driver and passenger side equipment failure are not in place. tt consumer states front seat IS too soft, consumer sinks down making for poor vision. *slc
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission failure after 49K miles. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Brake failure, replace of the master cylinder, experience light come red, and pedal goes to the floor. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Vehicle speed control
Water pump replaced twice.
- Suspension › Front
Vehicle has severe swaying problem. *skd
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Electric seat panel failed. *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
- Engine compartment fires
Summary of information from manufacturer:being analyzed as of 16 mar 88.analysis:ir being analyzed.proposed action:===
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.
Every Chevrolet Caprice model year
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