1993 Chevrolet Caprice: problems, recalls and reliability
6 recalls and 61 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (25% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Intermittently horn failed to work. Dealership repaired the problem twice, but the consumer was still having problems.*ak the vehicle needed a horn switch replaced. *tc”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2004
“Location: front lower control arm on driver's side. Problem: nut came off the bolt holding the suspension together causing a 2" rip in the frame. *ak complaint: vehicle can not be repaired through welding with out some liability and risk. Question: how can this issue be resolved?”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2004
“Horn does not work while driving and could cause an accident or a pedestrian to get hurt. Cause unknown. Dealer notified. *ak consumer stated the horn buttons are loose in the steering wheel. Horn has been intermittently inoperative. Now it is not working at all. Consumer unplugged the horn because it would go off when turning a corner in either direction. The technician found horn contacts loose and they were broken causing intermittent operation. The contacts were replaced. *jg”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2002
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“While traveling on highway and without prior warning ABS brake light appeared on dashboard. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer stated that the brake pads were replaced at 21000 miles and front discs replaced at 27000 miles. Also the antilock brake sensor failed at 23000 miles. *yh”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2002
“Front end suspension lower control arm on driver's side is faulty. Bolt that holds frame is hanging off and the self locking nut came off.”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2002
“At an auction, consumer bid on a car, however was not allowed to look in it before buying it, when the consumer finally looked at it, it was filthy and had high mileage, the vehicle also had a hole in its floorboard, consumer requested his money back and was denied. Nlm”Owner report · Structure · May 2001
“The vehicle experienced tread separation on the left rear tire and bulges in the tread on other tires, replaced all four tires on 9-30-00. (continental general 225/r15 1025) *mjs”Owner report · Tires · May 2000
“While daugther was putting seat belt on the spring that retracts belt broke, causing seat belt not to retract. Owner believes the cost of replacement should be reimbursed. *ak *ml”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 2000
“While traveling 70mph engine shut down. Had air conditioner on at time. Happens in summer only. Took to dealer. Cannot duplicate problem. Can be restarted after waiting a few minutes, sometimes. Was informed of a manufacturer's design problem. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 1999
“If the front wheels are on different pavement there is no braking ability which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the caus eof the problem. Please provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 1998
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 6 campaigns
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENTS.
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Is the 1993 Chevrolet Caprice reliable?
NHTSA has 61 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. The most complained-about area is electrical system (25% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Chevrolet Caprice problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 87,688 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Chevrolet Caprice have open recalls?
6 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.