Is the Chevrolet Caprice Reliable?

19921996 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

72/100
Good

Reliability Score

24
Total Recalls
327
Owner Complaints
55
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths

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Chevrolet Caprice Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
19964531
78
Good
19956572
73
Good
19945988
72
Good
19933393
82
Excellent
199268042
57
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Caprice Compares to Similar Vehicles

Chevrolet Caprice72/100
Sedan Category Average72/100

The Caprice scores exactly at the sedan average.

Known Chevrolet Caprice Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
28
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
15
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
14
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
11

Based on 327 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chevrolet Caprice reliable?+

The Chevrolet Caprice scores 72/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 24 recall campaigns and 327 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Caprice is most reliable?+

Reliability varies by model year. Check the year-by-year table above for a direct comparison.

How many miles does a Caprice last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Chevrolet Caprice owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Caprice will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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