Most common 1995 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Share of the 88 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Caprice complaints by model year
Best Caprice years: 2012, 2011, 2013. Years to avoid: 2014, 1995, 1996. Compare all years →
1995 Chevrolet Caprice recalls (7)
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
Suspension › Rear
The rear lower control arm can crack at the rear stabilizer bar attachment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear lower control arms and rear stabilizer bar attachments.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.
Power train › Automatic transmission
These vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage. This does not meet with the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection."
Remedy: Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system.
Air bags
These vehicles were shipped with both the supplemental inflatable restraint caution label and a roof rack caution label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no.208, "occupant crash protection."
Remedy: A new roof rack caution label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or have their dealer install the label for them.
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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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 5 possible defects involving the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice:
Coolant fires
There is no summary currently available
Sterring wheel breakage
There is no summary currently available
Coolant fires
There is no summary currently available
Steering wheel breakage
There is no summary currently available
Rear wheel separation
GM notified odi that they are conducting a recall to retorque the wheel lug nuts on vehicles built between August and September of 1995.it is anticipated that most vehicles will require the wheel lug nuts to be retorqued to 135 n.m(100 lb.
What 1995 Chevrolet Caprice owners say
Suspension
Tl contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. Whenever the contact attempts to make a left hand u-turn, he can feel the right tire rolling over. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic shop, but no failures were found. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The speed was not a factor. The current mileage was 136,000 and failure mileage was 90,000.
Car began to vibrate badly at eleven thousand miles thought it was a front end problem took it back to bobbarrows June 1998 under the express warranty on the car. Said to have been repaired, same story twenty times plus over the next two years. Replaced new transmission new drive shaft and umpteen other parts.new transmission damaged by the vibrating drive shaft had to have rear seal replaced.car vibrates quite violently at speeds from 25 to 55 miles per hour worse in overdrive than standard drive.barrows and Chevrolet now tell me that the problem is mine, that they have no idea what is wrong with the car and never have known what was causing the problem. The vibration is becoming progressively worse. …
Electrical system
I have a 1995 Chevrolet Caprice and recently when I tried to start my car noticed that it would not start. I jumped the car and was able to get it to run but once I turned it off was unable to re-start the car. Upon further inspection I found that the battery was leaking around the positive terminal connection. The battery was a ac delco 78-6yr battery with side-mount terminals. When I removed the battery from the car I could see that it had been leaking and continued to leak acid all over the battery tray and my garage floor. When I went to a local Chevrolet dealer (harbor Chevrolet of long beach) they offered me not help because I no longer had the receipt and had not purchased the battery from them. I thought this was not right since the battery was less than six years old and had the registration codes clearly visible on the top of the battery case. …
On numerous occasions consumer would experience total engine failure in which headlights, radio, horn, and the under hood convenience light would not work, and after about 45 minutes vehicle would start up as if there was never anything wrong, consumer took vehicle in to be inspected and it was determined that the fuse block that relays plug into has melted down and the main lug, buss bars and housing needed to be replaced. Consumer was advised by dealership that there is serious design problem with this vehicles mostly used in police and taxi application and in some cases vehicles have caught fire.
Steering
I was driving a 1995 Chevrolet Caprice and was stopped while attempting to enter the highway. I was hit in the rear by a car going 50 MPH who did not see that I was stopped. The drivers seat collapsed into the reclined position and threw me into the rear seat. My seat belt was on and limited my movement. In addition, I pulled on the steering wheel and broke it at the 10 o'clock and partially seperated at the 2 o'clock positions. The failure of the seat caused injury to myself with no support to my neck and head. My question is: is the seat designed to support my weight (6'0, 194 lbs.) under these conditions or is it designed to collaspe as it did allowing me to come unsecurred from the seat belt restraint system? Secondly, was there a safety recall, service bulletin, or defect investigation on this vehicle? I examined your web site and found no indication or report on this situation. …
Tl contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. The contact stated that the automatic transmission was leaking while driving 55 MPH. Chevrolet stated that the VIN was not included in recall number 95V221000 (power train:automatic transmission). The contact also stated that the power steering was leaking and that the vehicle would shift from park to drive occasionally, without the key in the ignition. The powertrain and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage was 78,000 and failure mileage was 77,000.
1995 Chevrolet Caprice engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice a good car?
Based on 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Caprice rates avoid: 10.1× as many complaints as a typical year of the Caprice at the same age. It is one of the Caprice years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice?
The suspension — 13 complaints, 15% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front. Next are the electrical system (12) and steering (11).
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice have?
There are 7 recalls for the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice, the most recent from December 10, 1996 (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Caprice?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2011 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2014, 1995 and 1996. See the full Chevrolet Caprice years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Caprice problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 136,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.