1990 Chevrolet Caprice
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 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.
Plastic fuel filter assemblies may develop leaks.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leaks could result in a vehicle fire due to staticcharge build ups found in the plastic fuel lines and fuel filter which may actas an ignition source.
Remedy
Replace plastic assembly with metal fuel filter and bracket.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front
The driver and passenger seat belts were anchored to the door, if the door opened, the passenger was not secure. *Jb
- Seat belts
The driver and passenger seat belts were attached to the door. consumer stated if an accident were to occur and the door opened, the driver and/or passenger may fall out.*jb
- Wheels › Rim
While traveling at 35 mph left front rim, broken from center and wheel disconnected from vehicle, causing vehicle to fall down on its left hud. It damaged left fender. unable to contact manufacturer at this time. please feel free to provide any further dtails on this matter. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
When driving and without prior warning the vehicle dies out, causing the vehicle to stop in the middle of traffic. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
While putting vehicle in reverse, vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, consumer was standing on the brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop, the vehicle stopped after crashing into a cement pole, consumer has been in physical therapy for pain and numbness in the neck and left hand, 2 people were injured in accident. *slc
- Vehicle speed control
Engine idles high, when car IS put into drive it accelerates on its own. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle sticking/binding
There is no summary currently available
- R seat belt webbing length
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
Every Chevrolet Caprice model year
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