1995 Chevrolet Caprice

● Typical for this model

1995 Chevrolet Caprice
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:37:32.202Z

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 PER YEAR

1995: 88 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

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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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, 20040323

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR GETTING STUCK, INVOLVED IN RECALL NO. 95V082000. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950620

SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19950531 — vehicle speed control

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.

Campaign 95V082000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19951208 — air bags

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 REQUIREMENTS

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.

Campaign 95V215000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19951213 — power train

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.

Campaign 95V221000 — check if this car was fixed

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 19960222 — suspension

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.

Campaign 96V018000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960223 — suspension

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.

Campaign 96V019000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960516 — PE (closed 19960924)

STERRING WHEEL BREAKAGE

I 19960531 — EA (closed 19961224)

REAR WHEEL SEPARATION

I 19960924 — EA (closed 19970404)

STEERING WHEEL BREAKAGE

R 19961202 — wheels

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.

Campaign 96V245000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19980904 — PE (closed 19990113)

COOLANT FIRES

I 19990113 — EA (closed 20000817)

COOLANT FIRES

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 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

1995 Chevrolet Caprice — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for steering issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 95V082000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Verify recall 95V215000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 95V221000 (power train) has been completed.
Verify recall 96V020000 (suspension) has been completed.
Verify recall 96V018000 (suspension) has been completed.
Verify recall 96V019000 (suspension) has been completed.
Verify recall 96V245000 (wheels) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E065000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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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 steering: steering wheel/handle bar, accounting for 8% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice have?

11 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.