Worst 1989 Chevrolet Caprice Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Unintended Acceleration
Fuel Pump
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — |
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1989 Chevrolet Caprice — FAQ
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