1993 Chevrolet CAPRICE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
35 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
87,688 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Horn is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 35 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 5 | 14.3% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 11.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Horn | 7 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 2 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
Electrical System:Horn: 7; Air Bags:Frontal: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 2; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 32 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
1995: 15; 1996: 4; 2000: 4; 2001: 2; 2002: 6; 2003: 1; 2004: 2; 2007: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Horn leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10034127 · 2003-10-01 (October 1, 2003)
THE HORN WAS INOPERATIVE DUE TO THE HOT WEATHER TEMPERATURE MELTING THE MECHANISMS. *AK *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10034127 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10052494 · 2004-01-06 (January 6, 2004)
LOCATION: FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM ON DRIVER'S SIDE. PROBLEM: NUT CAME OFF THE BOLT HOLDING THE SUSPENSION TOGETHER CAUSING A 2" RIP IN THE FRAME. *AK COMPLAINT: VEHICLE CAN NOT BE REPAIRED THROUGH WELDING WITH OUT SOME LIABILITY AND RISK. QUESTION: HOW CAN THIS ISSUE BE RESOLVED?
Owner-reported narrative. 96,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10052494 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10099380 · 2004-12-03 (December 3, 2004)
INTERMITTENTLY HORN FAILED TO WORK. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM TWICE, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS.*AK THE VEHICLE NEEDED A HORN SWITCH REPLACED. *TC
Owner-reported narrative. 87,688 miles reported. Look up ODI 10099380 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10201484 · 2007-08-23 (August 23, 2007)
1993 CHEVROLET STATION WAGON CAUGHT FIRE IN THE DASHBOARD COMPARTMENT. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10201484 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 478408 · 1995-01-03 (January 3, 1995)
WIRING INSULATION DISCOVERED TO BE BURNED UPON REMOVAL OF FUEL PUMP FROM FUEL TANK. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 478408 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 481916 · 1995-02-26 (February 26, 1995)
GENERAL TIRE BLEW OUT. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481916 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483888 · 1995-09-11 (September 11, 1995)
SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITOUT WARNING. *TW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483888 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484943 · 1995-08-03 (August 3, 1995)
STEERING MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484943 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
96V020000 · Suspension:Rear
Reported: 1996-01-31 (January 31, 1996)
THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN BE AGGRAVATED BY THE SEVERE DUTY CYCLE OF THESE VEHICLES AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRACTURE COMPLETELY CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENTS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗