1994 Chevrolet Caprice acceleration problems

11 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 7
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Accelerator pedal
3
Linkages
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Caprice acceleration problems in other years

Related recalls

Vehicle speed control: springsReported April 24, 1995 · 87,039 vehicles affected

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

What 1994 Chevrolet Caprice owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 16, 2004 · Acceleration · CO · crash

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.

Filed Sep 22, 2003 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · FL · crash

Digital speedometer was 35 MPH off which resulted in a rear end collision because vehicle was going faster than the speedometer indicated. Digital gas gauge also failed to function which resulted in vehicle running out of gas while driving although the gauge read half of tank. The cause of both failures was undetermined.

Filed Jul 6, 2000 · Acceleration · NJ · crash

Consumer was traveling about 55 on the highway and the accellerator pedal got stuck . The consumer applied both feet on the brake andthe vehicle was still going. Consumer got the speed down to twenty, and shift the vehicle into neutral and turn the vehicle off.

Filed Apr 12, 2000 · Acceleration · DC · crash

While vehicle was running and then shifting into park, vehicle suddenly accelerated and ran into another vehicle. No injuries were sustained. Dealer notified.

Filed Sep 21, 1998 · Acceleration · NY

While driving the vehicle at 57 MPH the cruise control would not disengage when driver turned off the switch or hitting the brake pedal with both feet. Driver turned the ignition off to stop the vehicle. The cruise control module was replaced when taken to dealership.

Filed Jan 27, 1997 · Acceleration · MA · crash

In the process of stopping while pulling into a parking lot, took his foot off of the throttle and the throttle got stuck and the vehicle accelerated and hit a wall.

Filed Jan 6, 1996 · Acceleration, Tires · KS

Goodyear achiva tire sidewall blew out.

Filed Jan 3, 1996 · Acceleration · DC · crash

Sudden acceleration of vehicle, causing loss of control/accident.

Filed Jul 25, 1995 · Acceleration · FL

Accelerator sticks occasionally, repaired under recall, now vehicle performs erratically.

Filed Apr 5, 1995 · Acceleration · PA

Vehicle accelerated at high speed the only way to stop was to put it in a lower gear and shut off the engine. Tt

Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice acceleration

Does the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the acceleration of the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Chevrolet Caprice acceleration problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice acceleration?

Yes, 1 recall: 95V082000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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

The Chevrolet Caprice model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1991 (18 complaints) and 1994 (11 complaints).