Complaints
87
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Chevrolet Caprice Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
#24 complaints
Fuel Pump
#34 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Considering a 1996 Chevrolet Caprice?
Check the actual VIN — every car is different.
This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Other Chevrolet Caprice Years
1996 Chevrolet Caprice — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1996 Chevrolet Caprice has 87 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (4 complaints); Fuel Pump (4 complaints); Automatic Transmission (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 1 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 1996 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 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 1996 Chevrolet Caprice?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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.
Check Your Specific 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.
Check Any VIN — $4.99