Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet caprice. While driving 55 MPH, the entire front end of the vehicle shook and the contact lost control. The failure occurred without warning. The contact continued to drive slowly. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
The worst 1994 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Electrical32
- Locks27
- Brakes18
- Steering13
- Visibility12
- Acceleration11
- Engine10
- Tires9
- Suspension8
- Transmission7
- Body5
- Airbags4
- Fuel system4
- Seat belts4
- Lights3
- Seats1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice
Recalls 6
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
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
- Risk
- If the lower control arm ball joint loosens, fatigues and separates from the front suspension knuckle, it could cause loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Recall number 96V019000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: springs
- What is wrong
- These vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems." at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a failure of the trottle return spring, if there is excessive friction in the pedal assembly, the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
Recall number 95V082000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- The fuel tank attachment strap fasteners were not properly tightened. The fasteners can completely detach, eventually allowing the fuel tank to sag and the bottom of the tank to strike the roadway.
- Risk
- This can result in a fuel tank leak and fire if the leaking fuel is exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retighten the fuel tank strap fasteners.
Recall number 94V210000 · Recall details
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- Paint on the wheel mounting surfaces can act as a shim between the wheel and the rotor/drum. As the vehicle is driven, the wheel imbeds into the paint, loosening the lug nut and causing a loss of clamp load.
- Risk
- Once clamp load is lost, all tire loads are taken by the wheel studs resulting in a fracture of the wheel studs. This could cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle and could result in a vehicles crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will clean the wheel mounting surfaces for all four wheels. Also, the wheel studs will be inspected for damage and will be replaced as necessary.
Recall number 94V076000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- What is wrong
- The engine oil cooler inlet hose may have been installed too close to the steering gear causing chafing. The chafing can eventually wear through the hose's protective sleeve resulting in engine oil leaking onto the engine.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the oil leak onto the engine can result in an engine compartment fire.
Recall number 94V049000 · Recall details
See all 6 recalls for the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice
Defect investigations
Coolant fires
There is no summary currently available
EA99003
Coolant fires
There is no summary currently available
PE98049
Steering wheel breakage
There is no summary currently available
EA96022
Sterring wheel breakage
There is no summary currently available
PE96037
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms
- Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning
- Experiencing engine noise
- Water in air pump and/or DTC P0410, P0412, P1415, P1416, P0100, P0101, P0102 and DTC 48 (install air pump...
- Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal)
- Mild shutter or sail-on between 40 to 60 mph, stall in reverse
1994 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15-16 | 23-24 | 18-19 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
What 1994 Chevrolet Caprice owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Firestone tire fr380 ws p225/75r15 55,000 mile tire. After 12,000 miles tire s are showing steel belts through the tread. Independent mechanic and alignment verified that there is no problem with alignment or suspension. Tires purchased march 13, 2008.
Gm has put the problem under tsb 94-c-59 or 94v049 it specifically states that they will repair the problem at no cost regardless of age, ownership, or mileage. This problem does not fall under a recall listing. The car constantly stalls because of the problem, and I am unable to use any of the electrical devices on the car including headlights or it immediately stalls. As a result of the problem I have had the parts replaced described in 94-c-59. I will try to see if I can keep the old parts. Continuing to drive the car could result in crash, fire, of failure of car to start. Gm has failed to recognize this problem or honor their own official statements. I have paid for the new parts and labor involved in fixing this problem. I have kept the receipts and copies of tsb 94-c-59 for record.
Digital dash speedometer goes away, does not show speed of travel. When this happens opperator does not know the rate of speed being traveled. I have replaced the unit once before at 99,000 miles with a reconditioned unit at a cost of $300.00. Recently at 140,000 miles this unit has failed also. This reconditioned unit is the origional unit from the car that had been sent in for repair the first time.
Dt: cable from battery to junction box overheated and started a fire. It melted the stud that battery cable was connected to, the junction box and the area around the junction box. Caller was at a car wash and the attendent saw smoke and alerted consumer. They opened the hood and disconnected the battery. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Manufacturer said they had no recall. *ak
Dt: general motors refused to honor a recall 94-c-59 on 1994 chevrolet caprice classic. Car overheated in the electrical center, the cover melted. This can happen at any time, and no indicator lights came on prior to the car stalling. The car lost power completely the car will not start back until the electrical housing has been manipulated in some way. The car will start back then. General motors said car was not under this recall. They say this recall is not in there system. The consumer with 2 representatives a gm. The consumer had a mechanic look at vehicle the and he said this was the same problem as the recall. This has happened at least 12-15 times.
Vehicle purcahsed used from a chevy dealer. Experienced complete loss of electrical power, even hazard lights inoperative. Mechanic thought it was alternator, problem experienced again. Mechanic found "battery stud" located at "electrical center" was loose. He "patched" it up. I have found through "alldata" that this was a problem indentified in "campaign 94-c-59" & a recall was ordered. Chevrolet claims there are "no open recalls" for my vehicle.
I started my 1994 chevy caprice classic and before I could get it into gear, my car took off and slammed into the back of a honda.
Vehicle lost power and stalled due to battery cable connection overheating at the under hood electrical center stud. This occurred because the battery cable plastic cover, t plastic stud housing, and/or the stud itself melted. There was general recall 94c59 for the electrical center battery stud. The VIN number was within the recall, but manufacturer refused to honor the recall, indicating that this vehicle was not a police car, taxi , or a special service wagon.
Problems with firestone tire equipment on vehicle.*mr the consumer had new firestone tire installed on the vehicle. While driving the consumer heard a thumping noise and returned the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five times and each time the dealer indicated that the noise was due to a mechanical problem. The consumer finally took the vehicle to two other tire companies. Both companies concluded that the thumping noise was coming from the tires. The tires were replaced and the thumping sound was gone. The consumer request reimbursement for all four tires and the money to have the tires checked.
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Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice
Is the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice reliable?
Owners have filed 145 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice, 24.2 times a typical Caprice model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice?
Electrical system, with 32 complaints, typically around 91,000 miles. Next is locks (27).
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice have?
6 recalls, covering suspension, vehicle speed control and fuel system, gasoline.
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).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice range from 18 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 15-16 city and 23-24 highway.
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