There have been 50 safety recalls for the Chevrolet Caprice. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Chevrolet Caprice.
An air bag that deploys at a higher than intended level increases the risk of injury during a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Chevrolet Caprice, 2014 Chevrolet SS |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet caprice vehicles manufactured August 14, 2013, to February 3, 2014, and Chevrolet ss vehicles manufactured August 15, 2013, to February 16, 2014.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice, 2012 Chevrolet Caprice, 2013 Chevrolet Caprice, 2008 Pontiac G8, 2009 Pontiac G8 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to October 22, 2013, and 2008-2009 pontiac g8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the transmission can be moved from "park" without depressing the brake pedal, unintended motion may occur increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the ignition key can be removed without the transmission being in "park," the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice, 2012 Chevrolet Caprice, 2013 Chevrolet Caprice |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet caprice vehicles manufactured March 24, 2011, to December 6, 2013. The affected vehicles are police patrol vehicles (ppv), equipped with a specific transmission selector lever that contains two pins that can become ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice, 2012 Chevrolet Caprice, 2013 Chevrolet Caprice, 2008 Pontiac G8, 2009 Pontiac G8 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to December 6, 2013, and 2008-2009 pontiac g8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Buick Encore, 2014 Buick Encore, 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2014 Cadillac ATS, 2014 Cadillac CTS, 2014 Cadillac ELR, 2014 Chevrolet Caprice, 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, 2014 Chevrolet SS, 2014 GMC Sierra, 2015 GMC Sierra |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick encore and Cadillac ats; 2014 Cadillac cts, elr, Chevrolet caprice and ss vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet silverado and GMC sierra trucks.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Inoperative wipers will not clear rain or snow, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Chevrolet Caprice, 2014 Chevrolet Caprice, 2014 Chevrolet SS |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet caprice vehicles manufactured June 7, 2013, to may 29, 2014, and 2014 Chevrolet ss vehicles manufactured September 13, 2013, to March 4, 2014.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 9, 2015 | Seats | 23 |
| Jun. 23, 2015 | Seat Belt | 47,042 |
| Sep. 9, 2014 | Electrical System:ignition | 47,043 |
| Sep. 9, 2014 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 7,598 |
| Jul. 23, 2014 | Seats | 124,007 |
| Jun. 27, 2014 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 4,794 |
| Nov. 24, 1997 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 56,701 |
| Dec. 10, 1996 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 21,582 |
| Jan. 31, 1996 | Suspension:rear | 154,214 |
| Jan. 30, 1996 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 308 |
| Jan. 30, 1996 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 102,403 |
| Nov. 16, 1995 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 83,400 |
| Nov. 3, 1995 | Air Bag | 8,946 |
| Apr. 24, 1995 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 87,039 |
| Oct. 25, 1994 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 130,581 |
| Apr. 16, 1994 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 139 |
| Mar. 21, 1994 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hose | 8,475 |
| Feb. 9, 1993 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 20,000 |
| Jan. 19, 1993 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery | 1,771 |
| Jul. 1, 1992 | Seat Belt | 219,571 |
| Jun. 24, 1992 | Wheel | 34,717 |
| Oct. 29, 1991 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 224,588 |
| May. 18, 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 21,415 |
| Jun. 16, 1989 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1,755,897 |
| Oct. 26, 1987 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 11,936 |
| Nov. 19, 1985 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 27,942 |
| Nov. 19, 1985 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 27,942 |
| Jan. 3, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 79,686 |
| Oct. 15, 1980 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 24,719 |
| Oct. 14, 1980 | Equipment:other:labels | 85,158 |
| Sep. 25, 1980 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 4,615 |
| Nov. 13, 1979 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1,326,404 |
| Jul. 2, 1979 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 476,245 |
| Jun. 6, 1979 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 15,328 |
| Nov. 16, 1977 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 4,504 |
| Nov. 3, 1976 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 66,632 |
| Sep. 7, 1976 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 55,564 |
| Dec. 19, 1975 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 39,278 |
| Feb. 15, 1974 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 1,218,387 |
| Dec. 27, 1973 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 782,111 |
| Dec. 19, 1973 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 9,215 |
| Jan. 24, 1973 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 3,707,064 |
| Jul. 19, 1972 | Seats | 1,699 |
| Dec. 29, 1971 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 6,682,084 |
| Jul. 26, 1971 | Tires:tread/belt | 1,672 |
| Jul. 20, 1971 | Equipment:mechanical:jacks | 6,000 |
| Jul. 9, 1969 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 24,017 |
| Feb. 28, 1969 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe | 2,570,914 |
| Feb. 20, 1969 | Tire | 1,396 |
| Oct. 23, 1967 | Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment | 1,143,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Caprice | 3 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Caprice | 3 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Caprice | 3 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 7 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 6 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Caprice | 6 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 5 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 1 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Caprice | 2 |
| 1986 Chevrolet Caprice | 1 |
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 3 |
| 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1 |
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1 |
| 1981 Chevrolet Caprice | 1 |
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 2 |
| 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 3 |
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 2 |
| 1977 Chevrolet Caprice | 3 |
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1 |
| 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 2 |
| 1973 Chevrolet Caprice | 1 |
| 1972 Chevrolet Caprice | 2 |
| 1971 Chevrolet Caprice | 3 |
| 1969 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 |
| 1968 Chevrolet Caprice | 2 |
| 1967 Chevrolet Caprice | 2 |
| 1966 Chevrolet Caprice | 2 |
| 1965 Chevrolet Caprice | 3 |