Complaints
170
Crashes
30
Fires
3
Injuries
16
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#121 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:4
#218 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:63,000 mi
Crash-related:13
#311 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Avg mileage:153,054 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 21 | 4 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 13 | — | 63,000 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 11 | — | — | 153,054 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
21
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
18
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
153,054
Electrical System:Horn
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Chevrolet Caprice — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1991 Chevrolet Caprice has 170 NHTSA complaints, 30 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 21 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (21 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (18 complaints, avg 63,000 mi); Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (11 complaints, avg 153,054 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 97,158 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice include 30 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 16 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1991 Chevrolet Caprice shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Caprice reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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