MYRModel Year Report

1991 Chevrolet Caprice

◆ Worse than typical
1991 Chevrolet Caprice
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:37:36.539Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Caprice Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 8 complaints 1983 1984: 7 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 30 complaints 1986 1987: 17 complaints 1988: 12 complaints 1989: 18 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 131 complaints 1991 1992: 89 complaints 1992 1993: 61 complaints 1994: 146 complaints 1995: 88 complaints 1995 1996: 65 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 12 complaints 2014
1991: 131 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19838
19847
19854
198630
198717
198812
198918
19906
1991131
199289
199361
1994146
199588
199665
19973
20031
20111
20120
20136
201412

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ABS BRAKE FAILURE, MAKING A LEFT TURN BRAKE LOCKUP AND VEHICLE SKIDDED IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED UNKNOWN. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950106

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%

14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THROTTLE STICKS WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950103

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 11 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

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CPSC: THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL HORN BUTTONS ON THE 91-93 CHEVY CAPRICE, HORN BUTTONS ARE DEFECTIVE AND DON'T WORK! *BF UPDATED 10/16/2017*JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20171012

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1991 — complaint volume: 131
R 19911031 — latches/locks/linkages

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.

Remedy: INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 91V186000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920326 — PE (closed 19920731)

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

I 19920604 — PE (closed 19920702)

STEEL WHEEL FAILURES

R 19920717 — seat belts

THE SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP PLASTIC COVERING MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE STEEL SUB-PLATE.

Remedy: INSTALL NEW SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS.

Campaign 92V094000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19920717 — wheels

THE STEEL WHEELS EXHIBIT FATIGUE CRACKING AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE WHEEL LUG NUT MOUNTING SURFACE DUE TO WHEEL BENDING CAUSED BY FREQUENT MISUSE OF TIRE MOUNTING EQUIPMENT, LUG NUT OVERTORQUING

Remedy: REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH REDESIGNED STEEL WHEELS.

Campaign 92V089000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920909 — PE (closed 19930119)

R SEAT BELT WEBBING LENGTH

R 19930323 — electrical system

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEQ 9C1 POLICE CARS IN CORROSION AREAS OF THE US AND CANADA ONLY. NOTE: VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOI

Remedy: INSTALL A SHIELDING INSULATOR UNDER THE JUNCTION BLOCK.

Campaign 93V018000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19931130 — PE (closed 19940330)

LWR BALL JOINT ASSEM.FAILS

R 19960222 — suspension

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.

Campaign 96V020000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060731 — exterior lighting

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 RE

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.

Campaign 06E065000 — 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

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090728 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Chevrolet Caprice — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V186000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V094000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V089000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V018000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V020000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E065000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ● 1993 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ● 1992 ● 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice have?

10 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.