Chevrolet Caprice 1990
Model Caprice made in 1990 by Chevrolet got 6 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, seat belts and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. The car had some investigations: seat belts, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline. The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.3l, 5.0l and 5.7l.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/27/22 | 21/34/25 | Regular | $ 717 | 6 | 890731 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/25/20 | 18/32/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 6 | 890613 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 14/20/16 | 16/25/19 | Regular | $ 984 | 6 | 890605 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 9 | 890831 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V096000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1989 to 04/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 21415 | 05/21/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/18/1990 | 05/31/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Plastic fuel filter assemblies may develop leaks. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leaks could result in a vehicle fire due to staticcharge build ups found in the plastic fuel lines and fuel filter which may actas an ignition source. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace plastic assembly with metal fuel filter and bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: plastic fuel filter.vehicle description: police and taxi model passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | ||||||
| PE92079 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/09/1992 | 01/19/1993 | R SEAT BELT WEBBING LENGTH | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA93012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/12/1993 | 06/30/1994 | THROTTLE STICKING/BINDING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 10/12/1998 | |||
| When driving and without prior warning the vehicle dies out, causing the vehicle to stop in the middle of traffic. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| The driver and passenger seat belts were attached to the door. consumer stated if an accident were to occur and the door opened, the driver and/or passenger may fall out.*jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 1 | |||
| The driver and passenger seat belts were anchored to the door, if the door opened, the passenger was not secure. *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| Engine idles high, when car is put into drive it accelerates on its own. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 08/25/1997 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| While putting vehicle in reverse, vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, consumer was standing on the brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop, the vehicle stopped after crashing into a cement pole, consumer has been in physical therapy for pain and numbness in the neck and left hand, 2 people were injured in accident. *slc | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 10/15/2000 | |||
| While traveling at 35 mph left front rim, broken from center and wheel disconnected from vehicle, causing vehicle to fall down on its left hud. it damaged left fender. unable to contact manufacturer at this time. please feel free to provide any further dtails on this matter. *ak | |||