1991 Chevrolet Caprice
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
10 recalls name the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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 aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
The rear lower control arm can crack at the rear stabilizer bar attachment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can be aggravated by the severe duty cycle of these vehicles and eventually cause the lower control arm to fracture completely causing a loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both rear lower control arms and rear stabilizer bar attachments.
System: electrical.vehicle description: seq 9C1 police cars in corrosion areas of the us and canada only. note: vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, newjersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. a electrical…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause a melted junction block, smoke,and burned underhood wiring resulting in a disabled vehicle or a vehicle fire.this condition can occur while the vehicle IS in operation or while the vehicleis parked and the ignition IS in the "off" position.
Remedy
Install a shielding insulator under the junction block.
The shoulder belt guide loop plastic covering may crack and expose the steel sub-plate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the exposed steelsub-plate can cut the safety belt webbing resulting in increased possibilityand/or severity of injury to the affected seat occupant.
Remedy
Install new shoulder belt guide loops.
The steel wheels exhibit fatigue cracking around the circumference of the wheel lug nut mounting surface due to wheel bending caused by frequent misuse of tire mounting equipment, lug nut overtorquing, and the unusual operating conditions experienced by police vehicles.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The cracking can cause wheel fracturing and subsequentseparation from the axle, which could result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace the defective wheels with redesigned steel wheels.
Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it IS closed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the secondary hood latch IS not properly engaged, andthe primary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open and contact thewindshield while the vehicle was in motion, reducing the forward vision area ofthe driver and resulting in a possible vehicle accident without prior warning.
Remedy
Install a new secondary hood latch assembly.
Owner complaints
131 complaints24 involved a crash3 involved a fire14 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Horn · Unknown or other
Cpsc: this IS a problem with all horn buttons on the 91-93 chevy caprice, horn buttons are defective and don't work! *Bf updated 10/16/2017*js
- Exterior lighting
I am tired of passing vehicles on a two lane blacktop in the rain that have headlights badly positioned or too bright. Are you not suppose to test new vehicles for compliance. All this new stuff only helps that vehicles driver and blinds the rest of us. also you should make these vehicles with…
I am tired of passing vehicles on a two lane blacktop in the rain that have headlights badly positioned or too bright. Are you not suppose to test new vehicles for compliance. All this new stuff only helps that vehicles driver and blinds the rest of us. also you should make these vehicles with truck size tires that sit three feet off the ground illegal. They are a safety hazard. I have seen several large vehicles that have an otherwise good safety rating in serious crashes. Twenty two inch blings kill! *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
1991 chevrolet caprice vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. *Bf the consumer stated he had just purchased the vehicle and was driving it home. He further stated the vehicle had overheated and he stopped to let it cool down prior to the fire. (Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0151-90) *jb updated 05/13/10 *bf
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
White smoke IS coming out of the EX system. I recently had a oil change and tune-up. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet caprice. while driving 5 mph and accelerating, the vehicle made a tapping noise. after checking the oil, the contact noticed a cream colored foam on the gauge stick. the mechanic stated that the intake manifold was not positioned properly and needed to be…
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet caprice. while driving 5 mph and accelerating, the vehicle made a tapping noise. after checking the oil, the contact noticed a cream colored foam on the gauge stick. the mechanic stated that the intake manifold was not positioned properly and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was operating normally. the intake manifold gasket was replaced three times. after changing the type of fuel he put in the vehicle, the contact noticed a slight improvement. the current mileage IS 93,400 and failure mileage was 48,000.
- Vehicle speed control
TL* - the contact called regarding the 1991 chevrolet caprice. the contact was backing out of a parking space and heard a loud roar, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, and before the contact could apply the brakes the vehicle struck a building. the contact has pictures of the vehicle. a police…
TL* - the contact called regarding the 1991 chevrolet caprice. the contact was backing out of a parking space and heard a loud roar, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, and before the contact could apply the brakes the vehicle struck a building. the contact has pictures of the vehicle. a police report was taken . there were no injuries. the failure mileage was 63,000. the vehicle was destroyed. *ak alabama incident report provided. Updated 08/03/07 *tr
- Electrical system
My caprice classic was in my driveway and had not been moved for about 1 hour. After an hour from my car being moved, my car caught on fire. The dash was engulfed in flames when I was made aware that my car was even on fire from a neighborhood kid. I quickly tried to put it out and did so. By the…
My caprice classic was in my driveway and had not been moved for about 1 hour. After an hour from my car being moved, my car caught on fire. The dash was engulfed in flames when I was made aware that my car was even on fire from a neighborhood kid. I quickly tried to put it out and did so. By the time it had died out and the smoke was gone, the entire middle and partial left side of the dash had melted to the floor of the car. my car did not have the keys in the ignition and nothing was left on. My car just caught on fire by itself. my mother had bought the car from the dealer new and I bought it from her. No modifications had been made to it and everything IS original from the maker/dealer/cchevrolet. I noticed that a recall had been made regarding cars catching on fire freom a short. Why wasn't my mother made aware of this in order to correct your problem before something like this happened? Please respond asap. sincerly, kathleen bagley kkb pending contact.... 07/08/05...
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer purchased a vehicle that experienced all kinds of problems. when making a right or left turn vehicle hesitated. but when letting up on the gas vehicle zoomed forward. consumer mentioned this to dealer, but there was no resolution to the problem.*ak
- Electrical system › Horn
1) a vehicle ran a stop sigh from a side street and cut me off. I attempted to use my horn but the areas one must press are so small and specific that it IS very difficult to quickly locate the spot. I was able to avoid hitting the other vehicle but this incidnet reminded me there there IS a…
1) a vehicle ran a stop sigh from a side street and cut me off. I attempted to use my horn but the areas one must press are so small and specific that it IS very difficult to quickly locate the spot. I was able to avoid hitting the other vehicle but this incidnet reminded me there there IS a serious design flaw in the horn location. 2) due to the difficulty locating the horn I have been unable, in this instance and many previously, to alert other motorists of my presence. 3) I have not yet visited a chevrolet dealer but intend to .*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
While driving at any speed vehicle shook uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brakes needed to be replaced, and replaced them. however, the problem recurred. *Ak
- Air bags
1991 chevrolet caprice classic/auto accident/ airbag did not deploy. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passenger front seat belt does not latch. consumer has to use the middle buckle to fasten the driver's seat belt. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
The driver had to manually adjust the rear view mirrors ,and had no interior lighting due to a fuse that blew out. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Consumer states that gas tank IS leaking fuel. Dealer notified.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Plastic fuel tank IS leaking. tank IS manufactured with two cone shaped depressions in the bottom of the tank. straps hold the tank in place. these straps almost cover these depressions, the tank leaks at the depression on the right hand side allowing fuel to escape. contacted gm, file number…
Plastic fuel tank IS leaking. tank IS manufactured with two cone shaped depressions in the bottom of the tank. straps hold the tank in place. these straps almost cover these depressions, the tank leaks at the depression on the right hand side allowing fuel to escape. contacted gm, file number 1-109-911-920, but was told that gm would not cover the cost to replace at this time since insufficient complaints had been received to date. *jb
- Structure › Body · Unknown or other
Paint peeling on vehicle. mr
- Electrical system › Horn
Consumer states horn IS inoperative and has been replaced 5 times. *tt
- Air bags › Frontal
During frontal collision the airbag failed to deploy.*ak there were 2injuries.*nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank IS leaking fuel because the plastic tank IS separating from seam. Dealer contacted.*ak. Also the serpentine belt was replaced.*jb
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving steel belts on right rear tire separated. consumer stated same thing happened a year ago on left rear tire. Contacted dealer, and dealer advised consumer to get two estimates on damage. also, dealer was not responsible for tire because it had been repaired before. Tire size p20575r15,dot# acula2250k. *Ak *yh
- Electrical system › Horn
On three occasions mechanism within horn assembly fell out, exposing wires. dealer has repaired vehicle once.*ak consumer has repaired part twice, switch assembly IS gm part #17990636. *slc
- Electrical system › Horn
The horn has been replaced 4 times. nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Plastic gas tank leaks at top. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Consumer had canceled cruise control at 70 mph to come off the interstate, consumer came to a parking lot and parked vehicle, when getting back in vehicle and putting it in reverse, the vehicle hit a building at 70 mph, there was one injury, consumer feels the cruise control got stuck. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control
Vehicle was inside of the parking lot, consumer sifted gear into reverse and vehicle surged backwards. then, he shifted gear into drive and there was a loud noise. driver did not push gas pedal when the vehicle surged forward. brakes wouldn't stop vehicle. vehicle hit a parked car and then a trailer. dealership was aware of the problem. insurance company has totaled the vehicle at this time.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Lwr ball joint assem.fails
There is no summary currently available
- R seat belt webbing length
There is no summary currently available
- Steel wheel failures
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel tank leakage
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.
- 45823Unknown
- 37951Wiper chatter during cold weather.
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