CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Chevrolet Caprice has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
2011 Chevrolet Caprice recalls
Seat belt cable may break, leaving occupant unrestrained in a crash
GM is recalling certain 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 and 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles because the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver and front passenger seats can bend repeatedly from being sat on while entering the vehicle.
Most common 2011 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
WENT UNDER THE CAR, JUST PURCHASED FROM CITY OF WALNUT CREEK AUCTIONS, A 54K MILE EX-PATROL CAR...TO CHANGE THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL. FOUND TWO CRACKS ON WHAT IS A TENSION HOLDING BRACE IN THE LOWER SUSPENSION SUB-FRAME. SIMILAR ON EACH SIDE. OBVIOUS ENGINEERING DEFECT COMPOUNDED ON HOW THE WELDMENT WAS DONE. I PHOTO'D THE TWO SIMILAR CRACKS, THEN DRILLED AT THE END OF THE CRACK TO RADIUS THE STRESS POINT IT UNTIL THE ISSUE IS RESOLVED. THE CAR HAS BEEN UNUSED SINCE JAN 18' AND IS NOT RELIABLE UNTIL THE ENGINE NOISE IS REMEDIED, ANOTHER DEFECT I AM NOT SURE OF WHAT PART YET. IT IS A SCRAPING TICKING SOUND, LIKELY PISTON SLAP OR VALVE LIFTER. THE CITY WOULD HAVE CHANGED/ MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE TI
2011 Chevrolet Caprice questions
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice: Seat belt cable may break, leaving occupant unrestrained in a crash; Electrical System:Ignition; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl); 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 2011 Chevrolet Caprice?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 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.