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1994 Chevrolet Caprice Recalls, Complaints & Specs

6 safety recalls list the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice, and owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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complaints citing a crash / fire

6 safety recalls for the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 96V020000 Reported 154,214 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

  2. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 96V019000 Reported 308 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

  3. Springs (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 95V082000 Reported 87,039 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

  4. Mounting (fuel system)

    NHTSA 94V210000 Reported 130,581 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The fuel tank attachment strap fasteners were not properly tightened. The fasteners can completely detach, eventually allowing the fuel tank to sag and the bottom of the tank to strike the roadway.

    Remedy: Dealers will retighten the fuel tank strap fasteners.

  5. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 94V076000 Reported 139 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Paint on the wheel mounting surfaces can act as a shim between the wheel and the rotor/drum. As the vehicle is driven, the wheel imbeds into the paint, loosening the lug nut and causing a loss of clamp load.

    Remedy: Dealers will clean the wheel mounting surfaces for all four wheels. Also, the wheel studs will be inspected for damage and will be replaced as necessary.

  6. Hoses/lines/piping/fittings (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 94V049000 Reported 8,475 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The engine oil cooler inlet hose may have been installed too close to the steering gear causing chafing. The chafing can eventually wear through the hose's protective sleeve resulting in engine oil leaking onto the engine.

146 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash and 8 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 97,378 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 33 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet caprice. While driving 55 MPH, the entire front end of the vehicle shook and the contact lost control. The failure occurred without warning. The contact continued”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 18, 2017 · Engine

“Firestone tire fr380 ws p225/75r15 55,000 mile tire. After 12,000 miles tire s are showing steel belts through the tread. Independent mechanic and alignment verified that there is no problem with alig”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 14, 2011 · Tires

Compare Chevrolet Caprice model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Caprice model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1965 Chevrolet Caprice30
1966 Chevrolet Caprice20
1967 Chevrolet Caprice20
1968 Chevrolet Caprice20
1969 Chevrolet Caprice40
1971 Chevrolet Caprice30
1972 Chevrolet Caprice20
1973 Chevrolet Caprice10
1974 Chevrolet Caprice20
1976 Chevrolet Caprice10
1977 Chevrolet Caprice32
1978 Chevrolet Caprice20
1979 Chevrolet Caprice33
1980 Chevrolet Caprice20
1981 Chevrolet Caprice10
1982 Chevrolet Caprice10
1983 Chevrolet Caprice08
1984 Chevrolet Caprice17
1985 Chevrolet Caprice34
1986 Chevrolet Caprice130
1987 Chevrolet Caprice217
1988 Chevrolet Caprice112
1989 Chevrolet Caprice018
1990 Chevrolet Caprice16
1991 Chevrolet Caprice5131
1992 Chevrolet Caprice689
1993 Chevrolet Caprice161
1994 Chevrolet Caprice6146
1995 Chevrolet Caprice788
1996 Chevrolet Caprice465
1997 Chevrolet Caprice03
2003 Chevrolet Caprice01
2011 Chevrolet Caprice31
2012 Chevrolet Caprice30
2013 Chevrolet Caprice46
2014 Chevrolet Caprice312

Checking a specific 1994 Chevrolet Caprice

How do I know if my 1994 Chevrolet Caprice has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 94V049000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.