1996 Chevrolet Caprice recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice, covering 287,145 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
- Risk
- This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
Recall number 96V245000 · Recall details
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
- The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a 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, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Recall number 96V018000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were shipped with both the supplemental inflatable restraint caution label and a roof rack caution label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no.208, "occupant crash protection."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels.
- Remedy
- A new roof rack caution label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or have their dealer install the label for them.
Recall number 95V215000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice recalls
How do I check if my 1996 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 1996 Chevrolet Caprice have?
4, covering wheels, suspension and air bags.
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