Chevrolet Caprice years to avoid
No model year of the Chevrolet Caprice stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Chevrolet Caprice years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Chevrolet Caprice complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Caprice problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes103
- Electrical101
- Acceleration55
- Suspension52
- Steering51
- Engine50
- Seat belts42
- Fuel system36
- Airbags36
- Locks31
- Visibility30
- Transmission29
Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet Caprice problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | - | 12 | Steering | 8,115 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2013 | - | 6 | Electrical | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 1 | Body | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 1 | Suspension | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 3 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 64 | Engine | 59,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 1995 | - | 88 | Suspension | 136,000 | 7 | 10 | |
| 1994 | - | 145 | Electrical | 91,000 | 6 | 13 | |
| 1993 | - | 61 | Electrical | 1 | 9 | ||
| 1992 | - | 89 | Brakes | 118,000 | 6 | 16 | |
| 1991 | - | 129 | Brakes | 100,000 | 5 | 24 | |
| 1990 | - | 6 | Acceleration | 1 | 1 |
Recalls 23
Chevrolet Caprice warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Chevrolet Caprice
What years of the Chevrolet Caprice should you avoid?
No single model year of the Chevrolet Caprice has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Caprice?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Caprice?
Brakes, with 103 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (101) and acceleration (55).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Caprice have?
23 recalls between 1990 and 2014. The 1995 model year has the most, with 7.
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