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2014 Chevrolet Caprice

Based on reports from 14 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
14
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
1,252
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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 14 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

8 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 10K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

8
0–30K
1
30–60K
3
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (8 reports) • Median: 10K 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 (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering8 (57%)
Engine2 (14%)
Electrical2 (14%)
Other1 (7%)
Stability Control1 (7%)

2014 Chevrolet Caprice: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 57% of all reports filed for the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 9,687 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 10K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Stability Control Issues

Stability Control complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to stability 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

7
14
3
15
1
19
3
20

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

14V375000Aug 2014

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured June 7, 2013, to May 29, 2014, and 2014 Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured September 13, 2013, to March 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper motor gear teeth may strip causing the windshield wipers to become inoperative.

14V446000Aug 2014

SEATS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

15V636000Dec 2015

SEATS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured August 14, 2013, to February 3, 2014, and Chevrolet SS vehicles manufactured August 15, 2013, to February 16, 2014. The affected vehicles received replacement seat base assemblies during repair service, but during the work, the seat position target bracket may not have been transferred from the old seat to the new one. Without the seat position target bracket, the air bag may deploy at a higher intensity than necessary.

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. 14 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Chevrolet Caprice Model Years

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2014 Chevrolet Caprice: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice is related to the steering, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice reliable?
The 2014 Chevrolet Caprice has 14 complaints, 0 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 2014 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 2014 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?
Yes, the 2014 Chevrolet Caprice has 3 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 9,687 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K 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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