1995 Chevrolet Caprice Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 1995 Chevrolet Caprice has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 4 injuries.

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

7Recalls
88Owner complaints
10Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1995 Chevrolet Caprice recalls

Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Recall 96V245Dec 10, 199621,582 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear

Recall 96V020Jan 31, 1996154,214 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Recall 96V018Jan 30, 1996102,403 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Recall 96V019Jan 30, 1996308 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 95V221Nov 16, 199583,400 vehicles affected

Air Bags

Recall 95V215Nov 3, 19958,946 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control:Springs

Recall 95V082Apr 24, 199587,039 vehicles affected

Most common 1995 Chevrolet Caprice problems

Problem areas named in the 88 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System15
Suspension14
Steering13
Vehicle Speed Control9
Power Train9
Fuel System, Gasoline8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7
Engine And Engine Cooling7
Visibility6
Air Bags5

What owners report

2010-04-01, Unknown Or Other
1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE. CONSUMER STATES REJECTION FOR TRADE UNDER THE CASH FOR CLUNKER PROGRAM. CONSUMER REQUEST MONEY FOR TRADE IN. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE MPG RATING HAD BEEN REVISED AND SHE DIDN'T KNOW.
2009-04-07, Power Train
CAME PAST THE STOP LINE AT A RAILROAD TRACK, SAW TRAIN WAS APPROACHING AND TRIED TO BACK UP.....NO REVERSE!!! NO PRIOR WARNING OR SIGNS OF DEFECTS.....HAD TO GET OUT AND PUSH VEHICLE OFF OF TRACKS TO PREVENT A CATASTROPHIC COLLISION. TOOK TO A NUMBER OF TRANSMISSION SHOPS AND FOUND OUT THAT GM ISSUED A NUMBER OF SERVICE BULLETINS REGARDING THE REACTION SHELL FAILURE ISSUE BUT THEY NEVER TOOK RESPONSIBILITY TO ISSUE A RECALL......THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE WITH THE NO REVERSE PROBLEM DUE TO THE REACTION SUN SHELL FAILING.......GM SHOULD STILL ISSUE A RECALL!!!!!! DOES IT HAVE TO TAKE A LOSS OF LIFE TO HAVE A RECALL ISSUED? THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND NEEDS TO BE LO
2008-09-02, Suspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO MAKE A LEFT HAND U-TURN, HE CAN FEEL THE RIGHT TIRE ROLLING OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC SHOP, BUT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE SPEED WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 136,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
2008-06-18, Tires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A FAINT "POOF" SOUND. SHE PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. SHE HAD JUST PURCHASED FOUR NEW VALVE STEMS AND HAD FOUR NEW TIRES INSTALLED, MOUNTED, AND BALANCED FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. SHE CALLED AAA AND THE REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND VALVE STEM FAILURE HE HAD ENCOUNTERED IN LESS THEN A WEEK. HE REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A SPARE. SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HER RESIDENCE AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 107,820. UPDATED 06/30/08 *BF UPDATED 06/30/08
2008-05-19, Electrical System
I HAVE A 1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE AND RECENTLY WHEN I TRIED TO START MY CAR NOTICED THAT IT WOULD NOT START. I JUMPED THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO RUN BUT ONCE I TURNED IT OFF WAS UNABLE TO RE-START THE CAR. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THE BATTERY WAS LEAKING AROUND THE POSITIVE TERMINAL CONNECTION. THE BATTERY WAS A AC DELCO 78-6YR BATTERY WITH SIDE-MOUNT TERMINALS. WHEN I REMOVED THE BATTERY FROM THE CAR I COULD SEE THAT IT HAD BEEN LEAKING AND CONTINUED TO LEAK ACID ALL OVER THE BATTERY TRAY AND MY GARAGE FLOOR. WHEN I WENT TO A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER (HARBOR CHEVROLET OF LONG BEACH) THEY OFFERED ME NOT HELP BECAUSE I NO LONGER HAD THE RECEIPT AND HAD NOT PURCHASED THE B

1995 Chevrolet Caprice questions

Does the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice: Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs; Suspension:Rear; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice?

Based on 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (15), Suspension (14), Steering (13).

How do I check if a recall on my 1995 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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