1984 Chevrolet Caprice

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1984 Chevrolet Caprice
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:50:13.185Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1984: 7 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	0
1982	0
1983	8
1984	7
1985	4
1986	30
1987	17
1988	12
1989	18
1990	6
1991	131
1992	89
1993	61
1994	146
1995	88
1996	65
1997	3
2003	1
2011	1
2012	0
2013	6
2014	12

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 7 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SEATS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: seats.

CRASH INJURY

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VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER'S SEAT WENT BACKWARDS TO REAR SEAT OF VEHICLE, PASSENGER'S SIDE WENT BACK, SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960516

SEAT BELTS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: seat belts.

INJURY

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SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *DSH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960509

POWER TRAIN

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.

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PRNDL READOUT STAYS ON THE "P" (FOR PARK) POSITION. I HAVE TO COUNT THE GEARS WHEN I OPERATE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR. CABLE THAT LINKS THE PRNDL NEEDLE TO THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR HAS BROKEN (HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE).

NHTSA ODI report, 20030502

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19870709 — PE (closed 19880128)

HYDROBOOST FAILURE

I 19880128 — EA (closed 19901031)

HYDRO BOOST

I 19880209 — PE (closed 19880511)

HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE

I 19890306 — C (closed 19900116)

THROTTLE NON-RETURN

R 19890720 — vehicle speed control

A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

Campaign 89V102000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071108 — equipment

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. TH

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.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Chevrolet Caprice — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 89V102000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ● 1993 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ◆ 1991 ● 1992

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FAQ

Is the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.