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1984 Chevrolet Caprice

Based on reports from 8 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
8
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
0
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 8 complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.0x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

2 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 155K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control2 (25%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (13%)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage1 (13%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner1 (13%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (13%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components1 (13%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)1 (13%)

1984 Chevrolet Caprice: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 155,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 155K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:anchorage Issues

Seat Belts:front:anchorage complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:anchorage-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats:front Assembly:recliner Issues

Seats:front Assembly:recliner complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats:front assembly:recliner-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

07E088000Nov 2007

EQUIPMENT

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.

89V102000Jul 1989

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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).

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Caprice is the 1994 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. Class Average (Midsize-Large Station Wagons)

This vehicle

8

Class avg

4

2.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize-large station wagons vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 8 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1984 Chevrolet Caprice: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is related to the speed control, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice reliable?
The 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has 8 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.0x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1984 Chevrolet Caprice problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?
Yes, the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Caprice problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 155,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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How is this different from Carfax?
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