Complaints
111
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Avg mileage:168,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#26 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:77,000 mi
#35 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 7 | 1 | — | 168,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 77,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 3 | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — |
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
168,000
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,000
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
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
—
Brake Master Cylinder
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 Chevrolet Caprice — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1995 Chevrolet Caprice has 111 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice?
Top reported problems: Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar (7 complaints, avg 168,000 mi); Automatic Transmission (6 complaints, avg 77,000 mi); Electrical System:Ignition (5 complaints). 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 1995 Chevrolet Caprice?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 126,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice include 12 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 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 1995 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 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 1995 Chevrolet Caprice?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (steering: steering wheel/handle bar) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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