Two problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Serpentene belt chirping when under warranty belt replaced 4+ times problem never solved , called GMC hotline (I quote) learn to live with it (unquote) what do I do to fix the problem.
Car loses power steering with increasing frequency usually at low speed while turning into or out of driveway or parking spaces. Have brought car to dealer for the same problem at least 7 times and problem still exists. Vehicle has gone through 4 serpentine belts in less than 60,000 miles and have spent over $3400 in maintenance and repair since purchased.