Chevrolet Caprice 1977

Model Caprice made in 1977 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to vehicle speed control. . There were some recalls concerningequipment and exterior lighting.

Caprice year 1977

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 1977

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date	Regulation Part Number	FMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.		E (Equipment)	121680	11/08/2007	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	10/24/2007	10/30/2007
Defect Summary	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. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence Summary	This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
76V175000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.		V (Vehicle)	66632	10/22/1976	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	11/03/1976	10/12/1979	571	108
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
Notes	General motor campaign no (chevrolet) 77c02 (pontiac) 77-c-4 (buick) 77-c-5.possibility that the turn signal operating unit or vehicles with tilt steeringcolumns may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.108.the turn signal lever actuator pivot pin which may work out of the pivot,resulting in not being able to use turn signal to alert other drivers of yourintentions to change lanes or turn, causing possible vehicle crash.(correctby inspecting and installing a retainer to preclude pivot pin disengagement).passenger vehicle.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
79V161000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 08/01/1977 to 02/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	476245	07/03/1979	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	07/02/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	A child could open the rear side compartment door and enter this compartment. the child could become entrapped if the door were to close, as it cannot be unlatched from the inside.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will replace the original compartment door latch, which can be latched without a key, with a new assembly that requires a key to latch as well as lock the door.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; storage compartment.consequences of defect: in the absence of outside help, the child wouldsuffocate.note: the owner is advised to keep this compartment locked except while eitherloading or unloading it.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
76V132000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.		V (Vehicle)	55564	08/30/1976	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	09/07/1976	10/12/1979
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Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
Notes	General motor campaign no 77-c-1.possibility that the steering intermediateshaft may have been assembled with coupling retainer locking tabs not bent overproperly or one or more of the lower flexible coupling rivets improperlypeened.if either of these conditions exists, the intermediate shaft assemblycould separate causing loss of steering control, and vehicle crash may occurwithout prior warning.(correct by inspecting, and replacing shaft wherenecessary).passenger vehicle.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
06/20/1993		1
	While driving 50 mph driver released the accelerator pedal and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle ,and pulled over. vehicle was towed to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the throttle needed to be replaced. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
03/30/1997		1
	Accelerator stuck, causing an accident.