Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 | 1.8× | 3 | Steering | Caution |
| 2013 | 6 | −43% | 4 | Electrical | Good |
| 2012 | 0 | −86% | 3 | — | Good |
| 2011 | 1 | −79% | 3 | Body | Good |
| 1996 | 65 | 7.8× | 4 | Suspension | Avoid |
| 1995 | 88 | 10.1× | 7 | Suspension | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median Caprice year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Chevrolet Caprice problems
Latest Chevrolet Caprice recalls
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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if necessary, install a seat frame equipped with a target bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015.
Seat belts
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to October 22, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt tensioner assembly which includes the steel cable, free of charge.
Electrical system › Ignition
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to December 6, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and cut and fit a revised key blade and housing assembly, in which the blade has been indexed by 90…
Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured March 24, 2011, to December 6, 2013. The affected vehicles are Police Patrol Vehicles (PPV), equipped with a specific transmission selector lever that contains two pins that can become displaced.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lever roll pin, replace the base pivot pin and attach a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock retention enhancement clip, free of charge.
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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Chevrolet Caprice should you avoid?
2014, 1995 and 1996 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Caprice years at the same age, led by steering problems in the 2014.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Caprice?
2012 has the fewest complaints compared with other Caprice years at the same age, followed by 2011 and 2013. 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 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the suspension (27), steering (26) and engine & cooling (22). Suspension complaints peak in the 1995 model year.
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Caprice had?
13 recalls across 1995–2014. The model year with the most is 1995. See all Chevrolet Caprice 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.