Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | −50% | 8 | — | Few |
| 2015 | 0 | −50% | 8 | — | Few |
| 2014 | 5 | 3.0× | 7 | Steering | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median Caprice Police Pursuit year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit problems
Latest Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit recalls
Seat belts › Front
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet SS and Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 16V-518. The repair may not have been performed properly.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine whether the new seat trim was installed and replace the trim as necessary.
Steering › Electric power assist system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles (PPV), that did not get a replacement steering gear under recalls 17V-265 or 16V-160. The connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of electric power steering…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear assembly, replacing any that are not of the approved part numbers, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020.
Steering › Electric power assist system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles (PPV) and SS vehicles. Corrosion of the connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge.
Steering › Electric power assist system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit vehicles (PPV), previously remedied under recall 16V-160. The connector between the electric power steering module and the torque sensor may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of electric power steering assist.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit should you avoid?
None of the Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit?
2015 has the fewest complaints compared with other Caprice Police Pursuit years at the same age, followed by 2016. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the steering (4), air bags (1) and electrical system (1). Steering complaints peak in the 2014 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit had?
8 recalls across 2014–2016. The model year with the most is 2015. See all Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.