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 SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Avg mileage:6,200 mi
#34 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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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 SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 4 | — | — | 6,200 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 4 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 89,544 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 3 | — | — | 80,305 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 225,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 145,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND 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 | — | — | — |
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