1996 Chevrolet Caprice Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1996
Chevrolet Caprice is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $19,905 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 18 city / 26 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Rear Wheel Drive |
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1996 Caprice Recalls
JUL 17, 2006 | Recall ID#
58165
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED... More Details
JUL 17, 2006 |
CAPRICE
| Recall ID#
58165
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 17, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
CAPRICE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3593 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED...
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Consequence:
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy:
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
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Notes:
AJ MOTORSPORT
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MAR 23, 2006 | Recall ID#
58164
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME... More Details
MAR 23, 2006 |
CAPRICE
| Recall ID#
58164
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 23, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
CAPRICE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
61944 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME...
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Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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Remedy:
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Notes:
PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
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NOV 03, 1995 | Recall ID#
36303
THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH BOTH THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT CAUTION LABEL AND A ROOF RACK CAUTION LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SAME SIDE OF... More Details
NOV 03, 1995 |
CAPRICE
| Recall ID#
36303
| Component: |
AIR BAGS |
| Recall Date: |
NOV 03, 1995 |
| Model Affected: |
CAPRICE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
8946 |
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Summary:
THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH BOTH THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT CAUTION LABEL AND A ROOF RACK CAUTION LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SAME SIDE OF...
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABELS.
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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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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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DEC 10, 1996 | Recall ID#
36302
THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY. More Details
DEC 10, 1996 |
CAPRICE
| Recall ID#
36302
| Component: |
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 10, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
CAPRICE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
21582 |
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Summary:
THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY.
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL LUG NUTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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JAN 30, 1996 | Recall ID#
36301
DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN. More Details
JAN 30, 1996 |
CAPRICE
| Recall ID#
36301
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 30, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
CAPRICE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
102403 |
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Summary:
DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN.
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Consequence:
THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
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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.
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GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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JAN 31, 1996 | Recall ID#
36300
THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT. More Details
JAN 31, 1996 |
CAPRICE
| Recall ID#
36300
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 31, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
CAPRICE |
| Potential Units Affected: |
154214 |
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Summary:
THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT.
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN BE AGGRAVATED BY THE SEVERE DUTY CYCLE OF THESE VEHICLES AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRACTURE COMPLETELY CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENTS.
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Notes:
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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