Chevrolet Caprice 1985
Model Caprice made in 1985 by Chevrolet got 8 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, steering and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 2 modeles with engines 5.0l, 5.7l.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 15/22/18 | 17/28/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 9 | 84 813 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 20/28/23 | 22/36/26 | D | $ 783 | 9 | 84 813 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 15/21/17 | 17/28/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 9 | 84 831 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V153000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1984 to 04/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 27942 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/19/1985 | 12/03/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The positive battery cable may contact the upper control arm or exhaust manifold shield and eventually wear through the insulation and ground the cable. consequence of defect: this could result in an underhood fire which could cause burn injuries to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a positive battery service kit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical, battery cable.vehicle description: full-size passenger cars with 4.3l v6 engines. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V151000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1984 to 04/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 27942 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/19/1985 | 12/02/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel feed and fuel return pipe assemblies includes a hose which may contact the pointed end of the radiator shroud attaching screw. this could cause a gasoline leak. consequence of defect: if fuel leak develops it could result in an underhood fire and burn injuries to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reposition fuel lines to preclude contact with radiator shroud attaching screw. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 000601019 | 10/01/2000 | 616349 | Some owners may comment on high oil consumption after a gm goodwrench remanufactured 4.3l v6 engine is installed. *tt | 02/23/2001 | |
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 | ||||||
| PE87038 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/09/1987 | 01/28/1988 | HYDROBOOST FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/28/1988 | 10/31/1990 | HYDRO BOOST | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 11/21/1995 | 6 | ||
| When trying to start up the vehicle sometimes won't start. when starting up and pulling out, the vehicle will keep cutting off. and the consumer states the fuel pump was replaced three times, and the fuel filter /battery were also replaced three times. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/21/1995 | 6 | ||
| When trying to start up the vehicle sometimes won't start. when starting up and pulling out, the vehicle will keep cutting off. and the consumer states the fuel pump was replaced three times, and the fuel filter /battery were also replaced three times. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 11/21/1995 | 6 | ||
| When trying to start up the vehicle sometimes won't start. when starting up and pulling out, the vehicle will keep cutting off. and the consumer states the fuel pump was replaced three times, and the fuel filter /battery were also replaced three times. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/21/1995 | 6 | ||
| When trying to start up the vehicle sometimes won't start. when starting up and pulling out, the vehicle will keep cutting off. and the consumer states the fuel pump was replaced three times, and the fuel filter /battery were also replaced three times. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 3 | ||
| The left rear firestone fr721, size 225/70 r15, dot hyuuf75084, tire separated completely at the tread, consumer states that there are 2 other faulty tires on vehicle, firestone dealer was contacted and agreed to inspect the separated tire, consumer yet to comply with firestone dealer. *tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer noticed noise while driving, consumer inspected vehicle and found general ameriway xt tire, p205/70r15, had a 9 inch long and 4 inch wide strip of tread missing from tire. *slc | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 3 | ||
| Pe00020; tires bought from a firestone store and were not original tires, 22570r15, dothyuuf75084, an 10/31/94. chevrolet caprice 1985. while driving on the interstate for about 3 miles, complete tread came off left rear wheel.*ak 2 other tires are faulty, the tread separation caused damage to the vehicle. *slc | |||