Chevrolet Caprice Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
Own a Chevrolet Caprice? Check your specific VIN for a full history report.
Chevrolet Caprice — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Caution | 3 | 53 | 1 | — | 1 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1995 | Caution | 5 | 57 | 5 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 1994 | Avoid | 4 | 98 | 9 | 8 | — | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Full report → |
| 1993Best | Good | 3 | 39 | 4 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 1992Worst | Avoid | 8 | 80 | 19 | 42 | — | Service Brakes / Hydraulic | Full report → |
5 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Chevrolet Caprice Problems
Based on 327 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Caprice Years to Avoid
Best Caprice Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout low-problem years.
Years with fewest complaints and recalls.
Chevrolet Caprice Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Chevrolet Caprice Reliability
What year Caprice has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 80 complaints and 8 safety recalls. See the full 1992 report for specific defects.
Is the Chevrolet Caprice reliable?
The Chevrolet Caprice has accumulated 327 owner-filed complaints and 23 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 1 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 1993 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Caprice.
What are the most common Caprice problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Electrical System (51 reports), Service Brakes / Hydraulic (41 reports), Latches/Locks/Linkages (27 reports), Suspension (26 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Caprice has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
Check a Specific Chevrolet Caprice VIN
Model-level data shows what can go wrong. A VIN-specific report shows what has gone wrong with a particular vehicle — including auction history, odometer discrepancies, open recalls, accident records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
Run a Free Chevrolet Caprice VIN Report →No account required · Instant results · Updated daily