1991 Chevrolet Caprice electrical problems

16 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 12%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Horn
7
Ignition
2
Alternator/generator/regulator
2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
1
Wiring
1
Ignition: module
1
12v/24v/48v battery
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Caprice electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported February 9, 1993 · 20,000 vehicles affected

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

What 1991 Chevrolet Caprice owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 12, 2017 · Electrical · PA

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

Filed Jul 9, 2005 · Electrical · 300,000 miles · CA · fire · 1 injury

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...

Filed Jul 23, 2004 · Electrical · MA

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 .

Filed Sep 9, 2003 · Electrical · CA

The driver had to manually adjust the rear view mirrors ,and had no interior lighting due to a fuse that blew out.

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Electrical · NY

Consumer states horn is inoperative and has been replaced 5 times.

Filed Jun 8, 2001 · Electrical · AZ

On three occasions mechanism within horn assembly fell out, exposing wires. Dealer has repaired vehicle once.*ak consumer has repaired part twice, switch assembly is gm part #17990636.

Filed Nov 29, 2000 · Electrical · NY

The horn has been replaced 4 times. Nlm

Filed Nov 5, 1999 · Electrical · OH · fire

The vehicle had been parked for 12 hours and a fire broke out in the engine compartment. Fire department says it's due to an electrical short.

Filed Oct 15, 1998 · Airbags, Body · FL

Convertible top/passenger's side window motor and switch/driver and passenger side door pull handles/alternator, and driver's side airbag failed.

Filed May 21, 1997 · Electrical · NJ

The engine stalls intermittently.

Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice electrical

Does the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the electrical of the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Chevrolet Caprice electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 93V018000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Caprice have the most electrical problems?

The Chevrolet Caprice model years with the most electrical complaints are 1994 (32 complaints), 1991 (16 complaints) and 1992 (15 complaints).