1991-1996 Chevrolet Caprice recall: rear
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on January 31, 1996. It covers about 154,214 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 154,214
- reported
- Jan 31, 1996
- owners notified
- Feb 22, 1996
- related complaints
- 49
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
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 49 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 96V020000
Is there a recall on the 1991-1996 Chevrolet Caprice rear?
Yes. Recall 96V020000, reported on January 31, 1996, covers about 154,214 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V020000?
Dealers will replace both rear lower control arms and rear stabilizer bar attachments.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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