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#BS-1995-CHECAP-7592

1995 Chevrolet Caprice

Based on reports from 111 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
111
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Recalls
11
TSBs
29
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 111 complaints, 12 crashes, 0 fires, and 11 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

general electrical problems

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

engine stalls when hot cranks fine

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

will not start in damp or rainy conditions

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Steering: Steering Wheel/handle BarHIGH

7 owners reported steering: steering wheel/handle bar issues — failures commonly reported around 136K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K
30–60K
3
60–90K
2
90–120K
4
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 120–150K miles (4 reports) • Median: 136K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar (7 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar7 (6%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission6 (5%)
Electrical System:ignition5 (5%)
Speed Control5 (5%)
Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment4 (4%)
Suspension:front4 (4%)
Airbags3 (3%)
Suspension:front:control Arm3 (3%)

1995 Chevrolet Caprice: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Issues

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 136,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 136K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-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.

Complaint trend by year

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1
10

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (11 recalls)

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

06E065000Jul 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

09E025000Jul 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

95V082000May 1995

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." AT LOW TEMPERATURES, EXCESSIVE FRICTION CAN OCCUR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.

+ 6 more recalls in the full report

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.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 111 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1995 Chevrolet Caprice: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is related to the steering: steering wheel/handle bar, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice reliable?
The 1995 Chevrolet Caprice has 111 complaints, 12 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1995 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 1995 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?
Yes, the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice has 11 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 12 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 136,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K 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.
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