MYRModel Year Report

1995 Chevrolet Caprice

● Typical for this model
1995 Chevrolet Caprice
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:38.050Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
88
Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

16% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 8 complaints 1983 1984: 7 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1986 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 88 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 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 88 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 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 88 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

1995: 88 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Suspension

16% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing front and control arm.

Electrical system

16% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and horn.

Steering

14% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and idler and attachment.

CRASHINJURY
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I was driving a 1995 Chevrolet Caprice and was stopped while attempting to enter the highway. I was hit in the rear by a car going 50 MPH who did not see that I was stopped.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-23

Also filed under Seats

Power train

10% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

Vehicle speed control

10% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and springs.

CRASHINJURY
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Intermittent problem with the accelerator getting stuck, involved in recall No. 95V082000. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-20

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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    1995-05-31Vehicle speed control95V082000 These vehicles fail to conform to FMVSS No. 124, "Accelerator control systems." At low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-12-08Air bags95V215000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-12-13Power train95V221000 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."

    Remedy: Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-02-22Suspension96V020000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-02-22Suspension96V018000 Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.

    Remedy: 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-02-23Suspension96V019000 Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.

    Remedy: 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-05-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-09-24 Sterring wheel breakage
  8. I
    1996-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-12-24 Rear wheel separation
  9. I
    1996-09-24Engineering analysisClosed 1997-04-04 Steering wheel breakage
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    1996-12-02Wheels96V245000 The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1998-09-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-01-13 Coolant fires
  12. I
    1999-01-13Engineering analysisClosed 2000-08-17 Coolant fires
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    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-07-31Exterior lighting06E065000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Chevrolet Caprice — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V082000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 95V215000 · Air bags
  • Recall 95V221000 · Power train
  • Recall 96V020000 · Suspension
  • Recall 96V018000 · Suspension
  • Recall 96V019000 · Suspension
  • Recall 96V245000 · Wheels
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice have?
11 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.