Power Train Related Problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. The number one most common problem is related to the differential unit (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not engage (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chevrolet Caprice


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice

The Differential Unit problem

While pulling out onto highway, vehicle started to fishtail violently. Rear end kept swinging back and forth. Policeman checked the problem. Dealer contacted, and stated a slipped differential. Problem still exists. . Et.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

Auto-transmission; vehicle will not respond once engaged in reverse, will lock down w/some warning from console. Please describe details. Tt   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Consumers child was able to shift gears into neutral. Child jumped out and was run over by the car. This is a safety issue with all cars that need to be taken care off.   Read details...



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