1996 Chevrolet Caprice engine problems

12 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 19%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
4
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
2
Engine
2
Exhaust system: emission control
1
Exhaust system
1
Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Caprice engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Chevrolet Caprice owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 19, 2023 · Body, Electrical · CA

The vats system is the problem on my 96 Impala it just shut my car off for the past 3 mos

Filed Mar 20, 2012 · Engine · MA

Safety emissions.

Filed Aug 17, 2001 · Engine · NY

Serpentene belt chirping when under warranty belt replaced 4+ times problem never solved , called gmc hotline (I quote) learn to live with it (unquote) what do I do to fix the problem.

Filed Jun 13, 2001 · Engine · NY

The air pump broke causing the check engine light to illuminate, gm had a bulletin that advised the technician to disconnect the pump but rather than replace it, the consumer believes the pump should be replaced. Nlm *slc

Filed Apr 20, 2001 · Engine · NY

Consumer went to mechanic for oil change and noticed that oil coolant line was leaking, and was sitting on top of gear box. New oil coolant line was installed, and installtion was totally different from before. Tsb was issued on this defect.

Filed Apr 3, 2001 · Engine · NY

Engine oil line that runs from adaptor to radiator was improperly installed near steering column gear box. The rubber hose had a deep cut due to steering colum vibrations and needs replacing.

Filed Dec 13, 1999 · Engine, Steering · MA

Car loses power steering with increasing frequency usually at low speed while turning into or out of driveway or parking spaces. Have brought car to dealer for the same problem at least 7 times and problem still exists. Vehicle has gone through 4 serpentine belts in less than 60,000 miles and have spent over $3400 in maintenance and repair since purchased.

Filed Apr 21, 1999 · Engine · MI

When vehicle is stopped and put into reverse the engine dies. Dealer reprogrammed the computer, and the problem still exists.

Filed Jan 11, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · TX

Suspension causing excessive tire wear---replaced tires at 18,000 and now at 29000 miles. Dealer claims I need another alignment even though they just fixed it. Two tsbs associated with the steering and suspension. Steering has always been loose and sometimes locks up completely. Suspension has always pulled to the right front. Brakes have squealed since around 10000 miles. Engine has severe hesitation, but dealer cannot reproduce.( dot number: )

Filed Oct 31, 1997 · Engine · MA

While driving the vehicle in the reverse position, in wet conditions, the vehicle stalled without prior warning which almost caused an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.

Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice engine

Does the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice have engine problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the engine of the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice, 19% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet Caprice engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Caprice have bad engine?

The Chevrolet Caprice model years with the most engine complaints are 1991 (12 complaints), 1996 (12 complaints) and 1994 (10 complaints).