40 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice. Click any complaint to view the full owner description.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMay 8, 2014
1986 CHEVY CAPRICE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DIED WHILE DRIVING, IGNITION IS DAMAGED AND STEERING COLUMN PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER NO MORE THAN 2 MINUTES AFTER THE LEAVING THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. HE RETURNED THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE DEALER CALLED THE CONSUMER, AND INFORMED HIM, THEY DIDN'T WANT TO WORK ON THE VEHICLE, BECAUSE THEY HAD NO CLUE AS TO WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTUREJune 17, 2001
THE HOOD AND TRUNK, WAS NEVER PAINTED CORRECTLY FROM THE FACTORY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 1, 2001
THE HOUSING OF THE POWER MASTER CYLINDER (CAST) BROKE AND OPENED UP WHICH CAUSED THE FLUID TO LEAK OUT. NLM
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #559352TIRESDecember 28, 2000
VEHICLE HAD VIBRATION AND BUMPING SOUND IN FRONT END, UPON INSPECTION OF FRONT END CONSUMER NOTICED TREAD SEPARATION AND BLISTER 2/3 AROUND ONE TIRE AND 1/4 AROUND THE OTHER (FIRESTONE TRIUMPH 2000- 205-75-R15 M/S)
TIRESOctober 25, 2000
THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE (FIRESTONE SUPREME 225/75-15). NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 6, 1999
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL BECOMES HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 19, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, BAKES GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDecember 28, 1998
ENGINE OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
Fire reported
NHTSA #543141SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSeptember 2, 1998
BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGAugust 11, 1998
VEHICLE STALLED AND BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. THEY GOT HARD, THE PEDAL WOULDN'T MOVE AT AL., DRIVING AT 10 MPH, INCLINE TOWARDS RED LIGHT, CAR WOULD NOT STOP, MANAGED TO SLOW DOWN. DEALER STATES THEY HAVE REPAIRED BEFORE, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE OF VARIOUS WORKMANSHIP. *AK
SEAT BELTSJuly 15, 1998
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJune 11, 1998
THE BRAKES GOT HARD AND THE PEDAL WOULD NOT GO DOWN. DRIVER HAD TO STAND ON THE PEDAL WITH TWO FEET TO STOP, SHE PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO GET THE CAR TO STOP. THE DEALER HAS HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THESE BRAKES. THE BRAKES ARE NO LONGER USED. DEALER OFFERED TO REPLACE BRAKES WITH THE SAME STYLE FOR A FEE. WHEN CONSUMER DRIVES AT 45-55MPH ON WET AND DRY PAVEMENTS THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME. THERE IS NO RECALL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 12, 1998
BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK, IT GOES TO MANUAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS (30-40 MPH) THE PEDAL REMAINS STIFF. THE PROLBEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 2, 1997
POWER MASTER BRAKE ASSEMBLY LEAKS , CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE POOR RECALL REPAIR.
TIRESNovember 27, 1996
TWO DUNLOP TIRES REPLACED DUE TO DEFECTS, 1 RADIAL BELT FAILURE/THE OTHER HAD 'BALLONS' RISING THROUGH THE TREAD.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINESeptember 3, 1996
FUEL LINE AND VAPOUR LINE HAS CATASTROPHIC RUST OUT OF ABOUT 3 OR 4 FT. FUEL LINE LEAKS NEAR AREA OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CAUSING POTENTIAL FOR FIRE.*AK *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 5, 1996
BRAKES FAILED. *DSH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 4, 1996
CONSUMER PARKED CAR AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #982348SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 1, 1996
BRAKE POWER BOOSTER HAS FAILED, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMarch 1, 1996
BRAKE POWER BOOSTER HAS FAILED, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 12, 1996
FAILURE OF THE BRAKES CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. TT
SEAT BELTSDecember 15, 1995
PURCHASE CAR USED SOMETIMES THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME LOOSE WILL NOT LOCK . TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 14, 1995
ELECTRICAL MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNovember 21, 1995
BRAKING PROBLEMS. TT MASTER CYLINDER KEEPS FAILING, CONSUMER STATES RECALL 86C27 WAS COMPLETE, HOWEVER PROBLEMS CONTINUE. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOctober 31, 1995
EXPERIENCING POWER BRAKE ASSIST MALFUNCTIONS. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 11, 1995
BRAKES FAILED. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMay 10, 1995
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, RESULTING BRAKE PEDAL BECOMING HARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
SEATSApril 4, 1995
UPON REAR END COLLISION BENCH SEAT COLLAPSED. METAL WAS NOT OF SUFFICENT STRENGTH. TT
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #963061VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFebruary 2, 1995
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFebruary 2, 1995
POWER BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 27, 1995
POWER MASTER PUMP/MOTOR REPLACED TWICE DUE TO FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 27, 1995
FRONT BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO BRAKE FAILURES PRIOR TO RECALL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 27, 1995
BRAKE LINE REPLACED DUE TO LEAK. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 27, 1995
REAR BRAKE DRUM REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 27, 1995
REAR BRAKES REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 27, 1995
FRONT ROTORS CUT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJanuary 27, 1995
BRAKES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *AW
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDecember 16, 1994
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED TWICE. *AK
STEERINGNovember 15, 1994
SCREWS IN TILT STEERING COLUMN LOOSENED, ALLOWING STEERING WHEEL TO MOVE UP/DOWN. *AW
STEERINGOctober 11, 1994
BOLTS HOLDING STEERING COLUMN LOOSENED, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO FLOP UPWARD AND SIDEWAYS. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 479671) *SKD