Cpsc: this is a problem with all horn buttons on the 91-93 chevy caprice, horn buttons are defective and don't work! *bf updated 10/16/2017
The worst 1991 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes31
- Acceleration18
- Electrical16
- Engine12
- Fuel system12
- Seat belts12
- Airbags8
- Steering6
- Body5
- Seats5
- Visibility5
- Suspension4
- Tires4
- Lights3
- Transmission2
- Wheels2
- Locks1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
ABS 11Brake failure 9Fuel leak 7Sudden acceleration 7No deployment 6Seat belt 6
Recalls 5
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- The rear lower control arm can crack at the rear stabilizer bar attachment.
- Risk
- This condition can be aggravated by the severe duty cycle of these vehicles and eventually cause the lower control arm to fracture completely causing a loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both rear lower control arms and rear stabilizer bar attachments.
Recall number 96V020000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- System: electrical.vehicle description: seq 9c1 police cars in corrosion areas of the us and canada only. Note: vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, newjersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. A electrical ground-out condition may exist between the 12 volt junction block and the metal inner fender skirt.
- Risk
- This condition can cause a melted junction block, smoke,and burned underhood wiring resulting in a disabled vehicle or a vehicle fire.this condition can occur while the vehicle is in operation or while the vehicleis parked and the ignition is in the "off" position.
- Remedy
- Install a shielding insulator under the junction block.
Recall number 93V018000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- The shoulder belt guide loop plastic covering may crack and expose the steel sub-plate.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the exposed steelsub-plate can cut the safety belt webbing resulting in increased possibilityand/or severity of injury to the affected seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Install new shoulder belt guide loops.
Recall number 92V094000 · Recall details
Wheels
- What is wrong
- The steel wheels exhibit fatigue cracking around the circumference of the wheel lug nut mounting surface due to wheel bending caused by frequent misuse of tire mounting equipment, lug nut overtorquing, and the unusual operating conditions experienced by police vehicles.
- Risk
- The cracking can cause wheel fracturing and subsequentseparation from the axle, which could result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the defective wheels with redesigned steel wheels.
Recall number 92V089000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed.
- Risk
- If the secondary hood latch is not properly engaged, andthe primary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open and contact thewindshield while the vehicle was in motion, reducing the forward vision area ofthe driver and resulting in a possible vehicle accident without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Install a new secondary hood latch assembly.
Recall number 91V186000 · Recall details
See all 5 recalls for the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
Defect investigations
Lwr ball joint assem.fails
There is no summary currently available
PE93098
R seat belt webbing length
There is no summary currently available
PE92079
Steel wheel failures
There is no summary currently available
PE92051
Fuel tank leakage
There is no summary currently available
PE92033
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1991 Chevrolet Caprice fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 23-24 | 17-18 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 |
What 1991 Chevrolet Caprice owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I am tired of passing vehicles on a two lane blacktop in the rain that have headlights badly positioned or too bright. Are you not suppose to test new vehicles for compliance. All this new stuff only helps that vehicles driver and blinds the rest of us. Also you should make these vehicles with truck size tires that sit three feet off the ground illegal. They are a safety hazard. I have seen several large vehicles that have an otherwise good safety rating in serious crashes. Twenty two inch blings kill!
1991 chevrolet caprice vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. *bf the consumer stated he had just purchased the vehicle and was driving it home. He further stated the vehicle had overheated and he stopped to let it cool down prior to the fire. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0151-90) *jb updated 05/13/10
White smoke is coming out of the ex system. I recently had a oil change and tune-up.
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet caprice. While driving 5 MPH and accelerating, the vehicle made a tapping noise. After checking the oil, the contact noticed a cream colored foam on the gauge stick. The mechanic stated that the intake manifold was not positioned properly and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was operating normally. The intake manifold gasket was replaced three times. After changing the type of fuel he put in the vehicle, the contact noticed a slight improvement. The current mileage is 93,400 and failure mileage was 48,000.
Tl* - the contact called regarding the 1991 chevrolet caprice. The contact was backing out of a parking space and heard a loud roar, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, and before the contact could apply the brakes the vehicle struck a building. The contact has pictures of the vehicle. A police report was taken . There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 63,000. The vehicle was destroyed. *ak alabama incident report provided. Updated 08/03/07
My caprice classic was in my driveway and had not been moved for about 1 hour. After an hour from my car being moved, my car caught on fire. The dash was engulfed in flames when I was made aware that my car was even on fire from a neighborhood kid. I quickly tried to put it out and did so. By the time it had died out and the smoke was gone, the entire middle and partial left side of the dash had melted to the floor of the car. My car did not have the keys in the ignition and nothing was left on. My car just caught on fire by itself. My mother had bought the car from the dealer new and I bought it from her. No modifications had been made to it and everything is original from the maker/dealer/cchevrolet. I noticed that a recall had been made regarding cars catching on fire freom a short. Why wasn't my mother made aware of this in order to correct your problem before something like this happened? Please respond asap. Sincerly, kathleen bagley kkb pending contact.... 07/08/05...
Consumer purchased a vehicle that experienced all kinds of problems. When making a right or left turn vehicle hesitated. But when letting up on the gas vehicle zoomed forward. Consumer mentioned this to dealer, but there was no resolution to the problem.
1) a vehicle ran a stop sigh from a side street and cut me off. I attempted to use my horn but the areas one must press are so small and specific that it is very difficult to quickly locate the spot. I was able to avoid hitting the other vehicle but this incidnet reminded me there there is a serious design flaw in the horn location. 2) due to the difficulty locating the horn I have been unable, in this instance and many previously, to alert other motorists of my presence. 3) I have not yet visited a chevrolet dealer but intend to .
While driving at any speed vehicle shook uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brakes needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, the problem recurred.
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Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
Is the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice reliable?
Owners have filed 129 complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice, 21.5 times a typical Caprice model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice?
Brakes, with 31 complaints. Next is acceleration (18).
How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice have?
5 recalls, covering suspension, electrical system and seat belts.
What year does the Chevrolet Caprice have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Caprice model years with the most brakes complaints are 1991 (31 complaints), 1992 (30 complaints) and 1994 (18 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice range from 15 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.0L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 23-24 highway.
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