CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Chevrolet Caprice has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (16 reports).
1996 Chevrolet Caprice recalls
Most common 1996 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Problem areas named in the 65 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Tires | 4 |
What owners report
The vats system is the problem on my 96 Impala it just shut my car off for the past 3 mos
SAFETY EMISSIONS. *KB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN HE HEARD A DRAGGING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STRAPS WHICH HELD THE FUEL TANK IN PLACE WERE FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 145,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER LIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING ON AND OFF. THE FAILURE CONTINUED FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS UNTIL IT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PANEL CLUSTER WAS A RECURRING FAILURE WITH THAT MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. SHE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE PANEL CLUSTER WITH THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER, WHICH CORRECTED THE FAILURE FOR TWO YEARS. RECENTLY, WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF AGAIN. WITHIN THE LAST TWO WEEKS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND WOULD OCCASIONALLY TURN BACK ON. THE FAILURE CAUSES THE CONTA
DURING MAINTENANCE OF MY VEHICLE IT WAS FOUND TO BE MISSING THE BOLTS, GUIDES, WASHERS, BUSHINGS AND NUTS THAT CONNECT THE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO THE FRAME. THIS 1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC MAY BE ONLY ONE OF MANY WHEREIN THESE CRITICAL BOLTS AND ASSEMBLIES WERE NEVER INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. *JB
1996 Chevrolet Caprice questions
Does the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice: Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs; Suspension:Rear; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice?
Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (16), Engine And Engine Cooling (13), Power Train (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 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.