Chevrolet Caprice 1984
Model Caprice made in 1984 by Chevrolet got 9 consumer complains there are 4 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and seat belts. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, steering and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment, vehicle speed control. The car has 2 modeles with engines 5.0l, 5.7l.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 16/25/20 | $ 1172 | 9 | 83 8 8 | |||
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 23/37/27 | $ 783 | 9 | 83 8 3 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 17/26/20 | $ 1102 | 9 | 83 8 8 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V102000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 02/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1755897 | 07/20/1989 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/16/1989 | 07/25/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off). | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE88027 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1988 | 05/11/1988 | HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA88019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/28/1988 | 10/31/1990 | HYDRO BOOST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE87038 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/09/1987 | 01/28/1988 | HYDROBOOST FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| C89001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 01/16/1990 | THROTTLE NON-RETURN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 01/27/1996 | ||
| Engine caught fire/blew up. *dh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed twice. *skd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 04/15/2001 | 155000 | 2 | 06/01/1999 |
| Prndl readout stays on the p (for park) position. i have to count the gears when i operate the transmission selector. cable that links the prndl needle to the transmission selector has broken (happened once before). this may be a developing safety defect trend in this great car. ph **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768324 | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 03/08/1995 | 8 | ||
| Seat belt did not lock in accident, causing injury. *dsh | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 12/11/1995 | |||
| Vehicle was stopped, rearended by another vehicle, driver's seat went backwards to rear seat of vehicle, passenger's side went back, seatbelt did not hold. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 0 | 06/03/1991 | |
| Vehicle surged forward. brakes were not working, and vehicle jumped into cruise control without consumer even touching the button. almost rearended another car. *ak *ml | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 0 | 06/03/1991 | |
| Vehicle surged forward. brakes were not working, and vehicle jumped into cruise control without consumer even touching the button. almost rearended another car. *ak *ml | |||
| 04/10/1994 | |||
| Sudden acceleration of vehicle while driving. tt | |||