1983 Chevrolet Caprice Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1983 Chevrolet Caprice.
Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#11 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
#21 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Fires:1
#31 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1983 Chevrolet Caprice.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — |
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