Suspension Problems of Chevrolet Caprice

Chevrolet Caprice owners have reported 13 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension lower ball joint (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Chevrolet Caprice

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud knocking noise and the vehicle started to jerk. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

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The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with an after-market suspension ball joint by driveworks, part number: dwk208. The contact stated that while in reverse there was a banging sound coming from underneath the vehicle.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

Went under the car, just purchased from city of walnut creek auctions, a 54k mile ex-patrol car. . . To change the differential oil. Found two cracks on what is a tension holding brace in the lower suspension sub-frame. Similar on each side.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Shock Absorber problem

Consumer was going 60mph and front end of vehicle jumped sideways after hitting a bump. Shocks and tires were replaced to rectify problem. Consumer was afraid that he could hit someone. Dealers did not know what was wrong with vehicle.   Read details...




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