CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Chevrolet Caprice has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Seats (4 reports).
1987 Chevrolet Caprice recalls
Most common 1987 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seats | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
THROTTLE JAMMED INTO HIGH-REV. AND ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY TO HIGH SPEED BEFORE NECESSARY CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN. THROTTLE CABLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN. *AK
MY FATHER'S 1987 CAPRICE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED ALONG WITH ITS GARAGE. FIRE ERUPTED FROM UNDER HOOD AS ENGINE WAS BEING STARTED. HE WAS FORTUNATE TO ESCAPE. I, HIS SON, HAVE A 1988 CAPRICE WITH THE SAME 305 CID ENGINE AND THE SAME 4-BARREL CARB; AND I HAVE BEEN NOTICING GAS FUMES DURING OPERATION OF THE CAR FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. MY QUESTION: IS THERE SOME PROBLEM WITH ENGINE FIRES IN CAPRICES WITH THIS ENGINE/CARB COMBINATION? HAVE THERE BEEN ANY RECALL CAMPAIGNS? *AK
UNEXPECTED AND SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO DRIVE FROM PARK POSITION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
WHEN CAR IS PLACED INTO DRIVE IT POPS INTO GEAR. ALSO, WHEN CAR IS TRAVELLING AT 20 MPH AND THE DRIVER PRESSES THE GAS PEDAL FURTHER, THE VEHICLE AGAIN SHIFTS AND POPS.
SEAT ASSEMBLY THAT ALLOWS SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD HAS BROKEN, NOT ALLOWING THE SEAT TO LOCK IN THE FULL FORWARD POSITION FOR SHORTER DRIVERS.
1987 Chevrolet Caprice questions
Does the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice: Vehicle Speed Control; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (4), Vehicle Speed Control (4), Power Train (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 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.