1984 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1984 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
The 1984 CHEVROLET CAPRICE has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1984 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1984 CHEVROLET CAPRICE, potentially affecting up to 1,877,577 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
View full details →Recall 89V102000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 1,755,897 vehicles affected
Defect: A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence: SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1984 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1984 CHEVROLET CAPRICE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PRNDL READOUT STAYS ON THE "P" (FOR PARK) POSITION. I HAVE TO COUNT THE GEARS WHEN I OPERATE THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR. CABLE THAT LINKS THE PRNDL NEEDLE TO THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR HAS BROKEN (HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE). THIS MAY BE A DEVELOPING SAFETY DEFECT TREND IN THIS GREAT CAR. PH **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**768324
VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, AND VEHICLE JUMPED INTO CRUISE CONTROL WITHOUT CONSUMER EVEN TOUCHING THE BUTTON. ALMOST REARENDED ANOTHER CAR. *AK *ML
VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, AND VEHICLE JUMPED INTO CRUISE CONTROL WITHOUT CONSUMER EVEN TOUCHING THE BUTTON. ALMOST REARENDED ANOTHER CAR. *AK *ML
ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE/BLEW UP. *DH
VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER'S SEAT WENT BACKWARDS TO REAR SEAT OF VEHICLE, PASSENGER'S SIDE WENT BACK, SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1984 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1984 CHEVROLET CAPRICE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1984 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1984 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CAPRICE
- 1979 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — 6 complaints
- 1980 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — 0 complaints
- 1981 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — 0 complaints
- 1982 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — 0 complaints
- 1983 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — 8 complaints
- 1984 CHEVROLET CAPRICE (current)
- 1985 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — 8 complaints
- 1986 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — 41 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — 20 complaints
- 1988 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — 16 complaints
- 1989 CHEVROLET CAPRICE — 19 complaints
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