1995 Chevrolet Caprice
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
11 recalls name the 1995 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 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 wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
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.
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the lower control arm ball joint loosens, fatigues and separates from the front suspension knuckle, it could cause loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
These vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage. This does not meet with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: it may be possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed increasing the risk of a vehicle accident resulting from the unintended movement of a parked vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.
These vehicles were shipped with both the supplemental inflatable restraint caution label and a roof rack caution label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no.208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels.
Remedy
A new roof rack caution label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or have their dealer install the label for them.
These vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems." at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a failure of the trottle return spring, if there IS excessive friction in the pedal assembly, the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
Owner complaints
88 complaints10 involved a crash4 injuries
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Latest complaints
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1995 chevrolet caprice. Consumer states rejection for trade under the cash for clunker program. Consumer request money for trade in. *tgw the consumer stated the mpg rating had been revised and she didn't know.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Came past the stop line at a railroad track, saw train was approaching and tried to back up.....no reverse!!! no prior warning or signs of defects.....had to get out and push vehicle off of tracks to prevent a catastrophic collision. Took to a number of transmission shops and found out that gm…
Came past the stop line at a railroad track, saw train was approaching and tried to back up.....no reverse!!! no prior warning or signs of defects.....had to get out and push vehicle off of tracks to prevent a catastrophic collision. Took to a number of transmission shops and found out that gm issued a number of service bulletins regarding the reaction shell failure issue but they never took responsibility to issue a recall......thousands of people have had this same issue with the no reverse problem due to the reaction sun shell failing.......gm should still issue a recall!!!!!! Does it have to take a loss of life to have a recall issued? This IS a serious safety hazard and needs to be looked at..... *Tr
- Suspension › Front
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet caprice. whenever the contact attempts to make a left hand u-turn, he can feel the right tire rolling over. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic shop, but no failures were found. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the speed was not a factor. the current mileage was 136,000 and failure mileage was 90,000.
- Tires › Valve
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet caprice. while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a faint "poof" sound. she pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger side tire was flat. she had just purchased four new valve stems and had four new tires installed, mounted, and…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet caprice. while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a faint "poof" sound. she pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger side tire was flat. she had just purchased four new valve stems and had four new tires installed, mounted, and balanced five days prior to the failure. she called aaa and the representative stated that this was the second valve stem failure he had encountered in less then a week. he replaced the tire with a spare. she drove the vehicle to her residence and parked the vehicle in the garage. the failure and current mileages were 107,820. updated 06/30/08 *bf updated 06/30/08
- Electrical system
I have a 1995 chevrolet caprice and recently when I tried to start my car noticed that it would not start. I jumped the car and was able to get it to run but once I turned it off was unable to re-start the car. Upon further inspection I found that the battery was leaking around the positive…
I have a 1995 chevrolet caprice and recently when I tried to start my car noticed that it would not start. I jumped the car and was able to get it to run but once I turned it off was unable to re-start the car. Upon further inspection I found that the battery was leaking around the positive terminal connection. the battery was a ac delco 78-6yr battery with side-mount terminals. When I removed the battery from the car I could see that it had been leaking and continued to leak acid all over the battery tray and my garage floor. when I went to a local chevrolet dealer (harbor chevrolet of long beach) they offered me not help because I no longer had the receipt and had not purchased the battery from them. I thought this was not right since the battery was less than six years old and had the registration codes clearly visible on the top of the battery case. my car was damaged by the leaky batter and I had to buy a new battery (of course not an ac delco product) which should not have been the case since the battery should still have been under warranty. *tr
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet caprice. the vehicle has pep boys futura, size p235/70r15 tires. on two separate occasions, while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle vibrated. the contact immediately pulled off the road and inspected the front driver side tire. he discovered a bulge…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet caprice. the vehicle has pep boys futura, size p235/70r15 tires. on two separate occasions, while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle vibrated. the contact immediately pulled off the road and inspected the front driver side tire. he discovered a bulge on the tread of the tire at 14,000 miles. the contact took the vehicle to a tire dealer and they replaced the tire. approximately two months later, the contact felt a vibration and discovered that the driver side rear tire had a bulge at 16,000 miles. the rear tire was replaced. the current mileage was 165,000 and failure mileage was 163,000. updated 12/12/07 *tr
- Equipment · Suspension › Rear
I have a 1995 chevrolet caprice. My rear lower control arm (passenger side) broke while driving. Thankfully, it happened at low speed and near my home. The control arm broke all the way through, right at the stabilizer bar attachment... Exactly as described in recall 96v020000. The part that broke…
I have a 1995 chevrolet caprice. My rear lower control arm (passenger side) broke while driving. Thankfully, it happened at low speed and near my home. The control arm broke all the way through, right at the stabilizer bar attachment... Exactly as described in recall 96v020000. The part that broke IS under recall, ID 96v020000. I gave the chevrolet dealer this information and they "could not find" the recall. I also called and emailed chevrolet, essentially getting the same response --ignorance. My complaint IS I had to pay for the repair myself, despite this being a repair of a recalled part. Here IS the recall info, as found on the nhtsa website: make / models : model/build years: chevrolet / caprice 1991-1996 manufacturer : general motors corp. nhtsa campaign ID number : 96v020000 mfr's report date : jan 25, 1996 component: suspension:rear potential number of units affected : 154214 summary: the rear lower control arm can crack at the rear stabilizer bar attachment. consequence: 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. notes: system: suspension; single axle; rear; control arm. Vehicle description: police (seo 9C1) vehicles and taxi cabs (seo 9C6). Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. *tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl) · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet caprice. the contact stated that the automatic transmission was leaking while driving 55 mph. chevrolet stated that the vin was not included in recall number 95v221000 (power train:automatic transmission). the contact also stated that the power steering was…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet caprice. the contact stated that the automatic transmission was leaking while driving 55 mph. chevrolet stated that the vin was not included in recall number 95v221000 (power train:automatic transmission). the contact also stated that the power steering was leaking and that the vehicle would shift from park to drive occasionally, without the key in the ignition. the powertrain and purchase date were unknown. the current mileage was 78,000 and failure mileage was 77,000.
- Seat belts
The driver's side seat belt retractor failed. The springs popped out of the plastic, causing the spring to no longer hold tension. *ak the driver's side seat belt would no longer hold the belt tensioner to adjust to the driver's body. the seat belts retractor spring had broken through the plastic retainer, which caused the belt to stay permanently in the full extended position. *sc *jb
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
I was driving a 1995 chevrolet caprice and was stopped while attempting to enter the highway. I was hit in the rear by a car going 50 mph who did not see that I was stopped. the drivers seat collapsed into the reclined position and threw me into the rear seat. my seat belt was on and limited my…
I was driving a 1995 chevrolet caprice and was stopped while attempting to enter the highway. I was hit in the rear by a car going 50 mph who did not see that I was stopped. the drivers seat collapsed into the reclined position and threw me into the rear seat. my seat belt was on and limited my movement. in addition, I pulled on the steering wheel and broke it at the 10 o'clock and partially seperated at the 2 o'clock positions. the failure of the seat caused injury to myself with no support to my neck and head. my question IS: IS the seat designed to support my weight (6'0, 194 lbs.) under these conditions or IS it designed to collaspe as it did allowing me to come unsecurred from the seat belt restraint system? secondly, was there a safety recall, service bulletin, or defect investigation on this vehicle? I examined your web site and found no indication or report on this situation. I appreciate your assistance on this matter.*ak
- Wheels
While driving 35 mph, the front driver side wheel fell off. The vehicle was towed. *jb
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Recall #96 v 018 000/ gm lower control arm: when driving at low speeds and making either left or right turn, there would be a knocking or banging sound. The vehicle has been to the dealer on one occasion and they tighten the lower control arm ball joint attachment nut. Now the problem has recurred…
Recall #96 v 018 000/ gm lower control arm: when driving at low speeds and making either left or right turn, there would be a knocking or banging sound. The vehicle has been to the dealer on one occasion and they tighten the lower control arm ball joint attachment nut. Now the problem has recurred again. Manufacturer was notified and they informed the consumer that the vehicle was not covered under any recall at that time. Please feel free to provide any further information concerning this issue and fill out the remaining questionnaire. *ph
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Nhtsa#95-v-221-000; these vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage. This does not meet with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." consumer has the same problem. However this vehicle was not recall due to the vin. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Consumer states that the seat belt will not retract back into position and it could cause the seat belt to be defective in the event of and accident. dealer notified. *mr the seat belt retractor on the driver side front has failed and IS unable to be used. *scc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving the vehicle stall complete, shut off, starter again , shut off, dealer has been notified. nlm
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
4 of the vehicles power windows have come off the track at different times.*ak *nlm
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering wheel collapsed (broke off) at the two horizontal points - - 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock points at a routine "rocking" at a stop. not an emergency stop or sudden stop; just a routine stop at a light. I had never seen this happen in any vehicle unless involved in a crash, much less from a…
Steering wheel collapsed (broke off) at the two horizontal points - - 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock points at a routine "rocking" at a stop. not an emergency stop or sudden stop; just a routine stop at a light. I had never seen this happen in any vehicle unless involved in a crash, much less from a frail man as myself who does not possess superhuman powers. I asked mechanics if they had ever seen this occur and the answer was negative. I contacted kelly chevrolet (hallandale, fl) and they also told me to never have seen this happen, unless the vehicle was in an crash. Since then I have contacted gm and have received nothing but run-arounds. they assigned it case no. 1-21646074, then, they got it mixed up with someone else's case by the name of fennimore. I replied to them to correct the name error and provide them with further info and I received two replies from two different representatives within 3 hours of each other. the first one, a ms. Nejdi, who said to continue working with the original representative (a ms. Weir, whom had done absolutely nothing, other than mix me up with a mr. Fennimore). the second response came from the original representative (ms. Weir, addressing me as mr. Fennimore, again). she said in this email the case had been closed due to my lack of response. in fact, I had responded and even attempted to correct her error of the name and said correction was acknowledged by ms. Nejdi, as prevously stated herein. the disturbing part about this IS gm's failure to acknowledge this IS a very serious potential safety issue. a steering wheel should not collapse at a routine stop regardless of the age or mileage of the car without being involved in a crash. gm IS acting totally incompetent in handling the complaint as well as irresponsible by ignoring a serious safety issue. I have saved each email to and from gm to prove their disregard for safety and mishandling of the matter. I would appreciate the nthsa's involvement in this case.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control
While driving and applying brakes there IS a full throttle and there will be no braking. Dealer contacted. Had part replaced, but problem reoccurred. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Windows were not working properly, also when taking a look at vehicle there was smoke coming from door. Contacted dealer. *Ak *jb
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
While driving 35 mph consumer heard a grinding noise, dealer determined the driver side upper ball joint needed to be replaced. Tire was tilted.*jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel leak at tank first occurred april 22 this year. Fuel level sender seal replaced. May !7 fuel level sender defective, fuel leak. Replaced fuel tank, sending unit seal, fuel pump. today-july 18, massive fuel leak at tank with gasoline puddling under car while engine idling. 20 minutes of…
Fuel leak at tank first occurred april 22 this year. Fuel level sender seal replaced. May !7 fuel level sender defective, fuel leak. Replaced fuel tank, sending unit seal, fuel pump. today-july 18, massive fuel leak at tank with gasoline puddling under car while engine idling. 20 minutes of idling caused over 1 gallon of fuel to be expelled from tank. Inspection shows possible defect in fuel vapor recovery system causing excess fuel tank pressure, sufficient to cause fuel tank seal failure where sending unit mounts to tank. This IS a very serious problem. A discarded cigarette could cause fuel vapors to ignite. This leak will continue to occur until source of excessive fuel tank pressure can be determined. it may be the result of failure to maintain fuel vapor recovery system or a component failure. if so, why should a failure result in massive fuel leakage? this IS a problem with life threatening potential and should receive your highest priority in follow up.*ak
- Air bags · Electrical system › Horn · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Exterior lighting › Back up lights · Power train › Automatic transmission
Airbag light stays on while driving.*ak the air bag light IS constantly on. the vehicle was serviced in 1997, 1999 and 2000. each time the light illuminated again. the air bag will not deploy if the light IS illuminated. the horn IS inoperable. The wiring to the sir system was repaired. the…
Airbag light stays on while driving.*ak the air bag light IS constantly on. the vehicle was serviced in 1997, 1999 and 2000. each time the light illuminated again. the air bag will not deploy if the light IS illuminated. the horn IS inoperable. The wiring to the sir system was repaired. the engine cooling system needed servicing. also the back up lights were out, dealer had to make an adjustment to the neutral safety switch in the transmission. jlg
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicle has problem with restarting, dealer notified, and informed consumer that it was pass key fault, needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Connector in fuel tank IS deteriorating, fuel pump connector failed, the insulation on the wire melted, arcing at the connector leaving a carbon trail. *jg *ak
- Seats
Bracket on right side of seat broke while driving. Dealer repaired it, but parts were not available for cracked bracket on left side. dealer has ordered part. Driver claimed it has been 4 months and part was still not available.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Coolant fires
There is no summary currently available
- Coolant fires
There is no summary currently available
- Steering wheel breakage
There is no summary currently available
- Rear wheel separation
Gm notified odi that they are conducting a recall to retorque the wheel lug nuts on vehicles built between august and september of 1995.it IS anticipated that most vehicles will require the wheel lug nuts to be retorqued to 135 n.m(100 lb. Ft.).customers who have had all four of their tires and wheels rotated should…
Gm notified odi that they are conducting a recall to retorque the wheel lug nuts on vehicles built between august and september of 1995.it IS anticipated that most vehicles will require the wheel lug nuts to be retorqued to 135 n.m(100 lb. Ft.).customers who have had all four of their tires and wheels rotated should have properly torqued lug nuts.however, gm IS offering customers who have had their tires and wheels rotated the option of returning to their dealer for this repair or completing and returning an owner reply card included with their recall notice.this engineering analysis IS closed.
- Sterring wheel breakage
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.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10170494This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10114924This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 603086Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms.
- 54332Experiencing engine noise.
- 54328Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning.
- 52601Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal).
- 52554Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
- 52106Water in air pump and/or dtc p0410, p0412, p1415, p1416, p0100, p0101, p0102 and dtc 48 (install air pump service kit).
- 52105Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
- 51502Transmission fluid leak from pump body/replace bushing.
- 51354Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing).
- 50568Mild shutter or sail-on between 40 to 60 mph, stall in reverse.
- 45828Horn may honk without driver activation (replacing steering wheel and sir module assembly).
- 45823Unknown
- 393091-2 upshift run-through with end bump and 2-3 upshift flare.
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