Vehicle stopped running--determined it was a fuel problem. After removing the fuel tank from a 1994 chevrolet caprice police package vehicle, it was discovered that there was evidence of a severe overheating/minor fire which caused the melting of the insulation of the gray power wire and chafing of the black ground wire which feed the fuel pump. These two wires came into contact with each other and caused the fuel pump to short out. All of this occurred inside the fuel tank. Luckily, there was adequate fuel within the tank to keep the pump submerged and prevent ignition.
1994 Chevrolet Caprice electrical complaints
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A couple of months ago consumer noticed a smell and saw smoke coming from the hood. While inspecting the problem consumer's finger was sufferely burned.
Consumer wants to report the design and poor materials used on the connector from battery cable to the fuse box. Believed this condition caused poor circuit flow and poor operation of vehicle. The federal safety agency needs to look into this matter. (consumer will provide further details.
Alternator: vehicle was being driven when it started to make a loud noise from under the hood area, driver pulled into a driveway when it start to rain (down poor), sat nad waited for rain to stop about ten minutes while vehicle was shut-0ff at the key. Rain stopped and vehicle was reastarted with no noise from under hood, no further incident until a week later, when driver pulled into a relatives driveway when noise started again, at which point vehicle was shut-off at key again and allowed to cool for ten minutes, when relative opened hood to check engine compartment, he noticed extreme heat coming from alternator. Alternator was replaced next day by myself with a remanufactured unit from a parts supplier in my area. Pitman arm: pitman arm was noticed to be worn and allowed play within steering assembly. Pitman arm was replaced by a local repair shop of my choice upon inspection of it and other areas of the chassis per my request.
Horn doesn't work properly, and it's very hard to use the horn. Also, there is a leakage within the exhaust manifold.
Vehicle experencing ongoing problem with electrical wiring from battery cable to main fuse block overheating which could cause a potential fire as well as stalling. Dealer / manufacturer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
While driving the vehicle shuts down, giving the driver no indication . The dealer has replaced the alternator prior to this incident. The vehicle is currently at dealership for repair. Consumer contacted the manufacturer.
Horn button difficult to activate due to design with the air bag placed in horn button area.
While driving at approx 10mph, making a turn, engine and electronic system turned off, lost all braking power/ steering and lights. Consumer had to run up on curb until engine stopped running. Upon checking under the hood, discovered that a positive cabble from the battery leading to the bottom of the fuse box was loose. This defect could result in an accident.
Starter failed, exhaust manifold failed due to warping, PCM failed.
The main power fuse under the hood burned up. Dealer told owner that there was a recall on the car, but only on taxi cabs and police vehicles.
Consumer was traveling about 70 MPH when the vehicle lost all power, the speedometer reading went from 70 to zero, therefore, the engine cut off due to the amp fuse blow out. The consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced the amp fuse.
Wife drove vehicle, smelled something burning, vehicle suddenly died, under hood wires melted, terminal leading to battery had overheated, resulting in a fire. *ak fuse box terminal cracked into pieces while trying to disconnect it, plastic protective cap had melted and made it difficult to disassemble, consumer found that no anti-vibration device was employed in the connection. Vehicle experienced problems with the ecu. Rear main seal was installed.
While driving smoke was being emitted from dashboard, car would not turn off and would not open for exit.car burned completely.this is security/police car. *ak
Vehicle stalls while driving without prior warning. Tt
Front windshield replaced.
Excessive effort required to depress horn button.
Consumer purchase car used when driving car stall not all time you don't know when it going to stall. Tt
Vehicle intermittently stalls. Tt
Horn button is difficult to locate and/or depress due to location.
Police package. Vehicle looses power while driving and sometimes will not restart. Tt
Doors misaligned.
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