Two problems related to differential unit have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
There is a delay between gear shifts and the transmission and the differential slam into gear creating a "clunking noise". Problem began with 1,000 miles on vehicle.