1991 Chevrolet Caprice recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice, covering 653,090 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
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
Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice recalls
How do I check if my 1991 Chevrolet Caprice has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice have?
5, covering suspension, electrical system and seat belts.
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