1995 Chevrolet Caprice Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caprice years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. That is the most of any Caprice model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (13 complaints, 15%), typically at around 136,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
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- 88owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 13 | 15% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 13% | 122,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 8% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 5% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 3% | 135,410 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 168,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Chevrolet Caprice recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
Risk: This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
Suspension:rear
Problem: The rear lower control arm can crack at the rear stabilizer bar attachment.
Risk: This condition can be aggravated by the severe duty cycle of these vehicles and eventually cause the lower control arm to fracture completely causing a loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace both rear lower control arms and rear stabilizer bar attachments.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Risk: The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Risk: If the lower control arm ball joint loosens, fatigues and separates from the front suspension knuckle, it could cause loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: These vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage. This does not meet with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: it may be possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed increasing the risk of a vehicle accident resulting from the unintended movement of a parked vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.
Air bags
Problem: These vehicles were shipped with both the supplemental inflatable restraint caution label and a roof rack caution label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no.208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels.
Fix: A new roof rack caution label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or have their dealer install the label for them.
Vehicle speed control:springs
Problem: These vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems." at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a failure of the trottle return spring, if there is excessive friction in the pedal assembly, the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Coolant fires (EA99003) — opened Jan 13, 1999, closed Aug 17, 2000.
- Coolant fires (PE98049) — opened Sep 4, 1998, closed Jan 13, 1999.
- Steering wheel breakage (EA96022) — opened Sep 24, 1996, closed Apr 4, 1997.
- Rear wheel separation (EA96007) — opened May 31, 1996, closed Dec 24, 1996.
- Sterring wheel breakage (PE96037) — opened May 16, 1996, closed Sep 24, 1996.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1995 chevrolet caprice. Consumer states rejection for trade under the cash for clunker program. Consumer request money for trade in. *tgw the consumer stated the mpg rating had been revised and she didn't know.
Came past the stop line at a railroad track, saw train was approaching and tried to back up.....no reverse!!! No prior warning or signs of defects.....had to get out and push vehicle off of tracks to prevent a catastrophic collision. Took to a number of transmission shops and found out that gm…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet caprice. Whenever the contact attempts to make a left hand u-turn, he can feel the right tire rolling over. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic shop, but no failures were found. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The speed was not a factor…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet caprice. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a faint "poof" sound. She pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger side tire was flat. She had just purchased four new valve stems and had four new tires installed, mounted, and…
I have a 1995 chevrolet caprice and recently when i tried to start my car noticed that it would not start. I jumped the car and was able to get it to run but once i turned it off was unable to re-start the car. Upon further inspection i found that the battery was leaking around the positive…
Other Chevrolet Caprice years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Caprice | 12 | 3 |
| 2013 Caprice | 6 | 4 |
| 2012 Caprice | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 Caprice | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 Caprice | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Caprice | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Caprice | 65 | 4 |
| 1995 | 88 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caprice model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.