Chevrolet Caprice problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 1 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Chevrolet Caprice (2011–2014).

Complaints
1
Recalls
6
Model years
4
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20112012201312014
NHTSA complaints per Chevrolet Caprice model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Chevrolet Caprice model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2014 Caprice10003Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2013 Caprice00004—
2012 Caprice00003—
2011 Caprice00003—

Most common Chevrolet Caprice problem areas (all years)

  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints

Chevrolet Caprice recalls

  • Recall 15V636000Oct 9, 201523 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: An air bag that deploys at a higher than intended level increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 15V399000Jun 23, 201547,042 vehiclesModel years 2011–2013

    Risk: If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 14V540000Sep 9, 201447,043 vehiclesModel years 2011–2013

    Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 14V544000Sep 9, 20147,598 vehiclesModel years 2011–2013

    Risk: If the transmission can be moved from "Park" without depressing the brake pedal, unintended motion may occur increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the ignition key can be removed without the transmission being in "Park," the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

  • Recall 14V446000Jul 23, 2014124,007 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 14V375000Jun 27, 20144,794 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

    Risk: Inoperative wipers will not clear rain or snow, reducing the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology