11 of the
185 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice are about the
engine — 6% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
35,000 miles.
B
11
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
218.2%
GAS Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
19.1%
Engine
19.1%
Exhaust System
19.1%
Emission Control
19.1%
Gasoline
19.1%
Cooling System
19.1%
Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
19.1%
Crankcase (Pcv)
19.1%
Engine
19.1%
Engine & Cooling across every Chevrolet Caprice year
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE SLOWLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11055362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesNorth Eastham, MA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
THE VEHICLE DIED AT 65 MPH,AND WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TO BE TOWED.
NHTSA complaint #10040332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lynn, MA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT WATER PUMP WAS FAULTY/DEFECTIVE. IT NEEDS REPLACEMENT AT LESS THEN 28,000 MILES OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #866211 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Wyoming, PA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
EXHAUST MANIFOLD MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING CAR TO HESITATE. THEN PULLED OFF AND LEAKED EXHAUST FUMES INTO THE CAR.
NHTSA complaint #849608 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ringtown, PA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
HORN DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY, AND IT'S VERY HARD TO USE THE HORN. ALSO, THERE IS A LEAKAGE WITHIN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
NHTSA complaint #838659 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Voorhees, NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN, GIVING THE DRIVER NO INDICATION . THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER.
NHTSA complaint #827108 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Canterbury, NH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
STARTER FAILED, EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED DUE TO WARPING, PCM FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #526157 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Canterbury, NH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
STARTER FAILED, EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED DUE TO WARPING, PCM FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #526157 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST. Louis, MOFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
THE DEFECTIVE CHECK VALVE NEAR THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SEPARATED, CAUSING THE ANTI-FREEZE TO SPRAY ONTO THE MANIFOLD AND CAUSED A FIRE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. POLICE DEPARTMENT HAD 30 CHECK VALVES REPLACED OUT OF 150 VEHICLES REGARDING THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #816734 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Union City, NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
BROKEN COOLANT HOSE TEE.
NHTSA complaint #526126 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EL Paso, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SIX OIL LINES RUPTURED.
NHTSA complaint #488823 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.