MYRModel Year Report

1985 Chevrolet Caprice

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1985 Chevrolet Caprice
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:26.897Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 8 complaints 1984: 7 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 4 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 17 complaints 1988: 12 complaints 1989: 18 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 134 complaints 1992: 92 complaints 1992 1993: 63 complaints 1994: 152 complaints 1995: 88 complaints 1995 1996: 65 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2011: 1 complaint 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 12 complaints
1983: 8 complaints 1983 1984: 7 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 4 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 17 complaints 1987 1988: 12 complaints 1989: 18 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 134 complaints 1991 1992: 92 complaints 1993: 63 complaints 1993 1994: 152 complaints 1995: 88 complaints 1995 1996: 65 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 2003: 1 complaint 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 12 complaints
1983: 8 complaints 1983 1984: 7 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 4 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 17 complaints 1987 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 18 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 134 complaints 1991 1992: 92 complaints 1992 1993: 63 complaints 1993 1994: 152 complaints 1994 1995: 88 complaints 1995 1996: 65 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 12 complaints 2014

1985: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19838
19847
19854
198633
198717
198812
198918
19906
1991134
199292
199363
1994152
199588
199665
19973
20031
20111
20120
20136
201412

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

3 of 4 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Fuel system, gasoline

3 of 4 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and fuel pump.

Show complaint excerpts

When trying to start up the vehicle sometimes won't start. When starting up and pulling out, the vehicle will keep cutting off.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-11-18

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-07-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-01-28 Hydroboost failure
  2. I
    1988-01-28Engineering analysisClosed 1990-10-31 Hydro boost
  3. I
    1988-02-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-05-11 Headlamp switch failure
  4. I
    1989-03-06CClosed 1990-01-16 Throttle non-return
  5. R
    1989-07-20Vehicle speed control89V102000 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.

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

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    2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 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.…

    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.

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline85V151000 The fuel feed and fuel return pipe assemblies includes a hose which may contact the pointed end of the radiator shroud attaching screw. This could cause a gasoline leak.

    Remedy: Reposition fuel lines to preclude contact with radiator shroud attaching screw.

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    Date not on fileElectrical system85V153000 The positive battery cable may contact the upper control arm or exhaust manifold shield and eventually wear through the insulation and ground the cable.

    Remedy: Install a positive battery service kit.

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Buy-smart checklist

1985 Chevrolet Caprice — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V151000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 85V153000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 89V102000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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FAQ

Is the 1985 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 1985 Chevrolet Caprice?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.