CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Chevrolet Caprice has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (26 reports).
1986 Chevrolet Caprice recalls
Most common 1986 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Problem areas named in the 30 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
1986 CHEVY CAPRICE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DIED WHILE DRIVING, IGNITION IS DAMAGED AND STEERING COLUMN PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER NO MORE THAN 2 MINUTES AFTER THE LEAVING THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. HE RETURNED THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE DEALER CALLED THE CONSUMER, AND INFORMED HIM, THEY DIDN'T WANT TO WORK ON THE VEHICLE, BECAUSE THEY HAD NO CLUE AS TO WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. *JB
THE HOOD AND TRUNK, WAS NEVER PAINTED CORRECTLY FROM THE FACTORY. *AK
THE HOUSING OF THE POWER MASTER CYLINDER (CAST) BROKE AND OPENED UP WHICH CAUSED THE FLUID TO LEAK OUT. NLM
VEHICLE HAD VIBRATION AND BUMPING SOUND IN FRONT END, UPON INSPECTION OF FRONT END CONSUMER NOTICED TREAD SEPARATION AND BLISTER 2/3 AROUND ONE TIRE AND 1/4 AROUND THE OTHER (FIRESTONE TRIUMPH 2000- 205-75-R15 M/S)
THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE (FIRESTONE SUPREME 225/75-15). NLM
1986 Chevrolet Caprice questions
Does the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice: Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (26), Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Tires (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Chevrolet Caprice has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.