Power Train Problems of Chevrolet Caprice

Chevrolet Caprice owners have reported 5 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's differential unit (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission not engage (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chevrolet Caprice


Recently reported Power Train problems of 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...

The Automatic Transmission problem

When the vehicle is put into reverse the engine stalls and dies. The dealer has inspected the vehicle and was not able to duplicate the porblem.   Read details...




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