1993 Chevrolet Caprice Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 4 fires, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (15 reports).

1Recalls
61Owner complaints
9Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Caprice?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1993 Chevrolet Caprice recalls

Suspension:Rear

Recall 96V020Jan 31, 1996154,214 vehicles affected

Most common 1993 Chevrolet Caprice problems

Problem areas named in the 61 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System15
Service Brakes, Hydraulic13
Suspension7
Seat Belts5
Air Bags4
Tires3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Structure3
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Power Train2

What owners report

2007-08-30, Electrical System
1993 CHEVROLET STATION WAGON CAUGHT FIRE IN THE DASHBOARD COMPARTMENT. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *JB
2004-11-04, Electrical System
INTERMITTENTLY HORN FAILED TO WORK. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM TWICE, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS.*AK THE VEHICLE NEEDED A HORN SWITCH REPLACED. *TC
2004-01-06, Suspension
LOCATION: FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM ON DRIVER'S SIDE. PROBLEM: NUT CAME OFF THE BOLT HOLDING THE SUSPENSION TOGETHER CAUSING A 2" RIP IN THE FRAME. *AK COMPLAINT: VEHICLE CAN NOT BE REPAIRED THROUGH WELDING WITH OUT SOME LIABILITY AND RISK. QUESTION: HOW CAN THIS ISSUE BE RESOLVED?
2003-08-18, Electrical System
THE HORN WAS INOPERATIVE DUE TO THE HOT WEATHER TEMPERATURE MELTING THE MECHANISMS. *AK *SCC *JB
2002-10-03, Electrical System
THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE WIRES THAT RAN FROM THE FRONT TO THE BACK ALONG THE FRAME HAD SHORTED OUT CIRCUIT. THIS SHORT WAS DUE TO THE CIRCUIT RUBBING AGAINST THE FRAME. NLM

1993 Chevrolet Caprice questions

Does the 1993 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1993 Chevrolet Caprice: Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chevrolet Caprice?

Based on 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (15), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (13), Suspension (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 1993 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.

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