1994 Chevrolet Caprice service brakes, hydraulic problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving vehicle at 45mph it would make howling noises in the rear. Took vehicle to dealer & informed by mechanic the problem was rearend differential. Also, brakes would pull to the left when applied. Cannot locate problem with naked eye. Tires were replaced & vehicle was aligned, and front…”
filed Dec 2, 1999
“Rear brakes were not adjusted properly/brake lining got contaminated and had bad brake fluid, which may cause rear brakes to malfunction. Dealer adjusted the rear brakes, and installed new brake fluid. Dealer stated that the fluid needs to be changed every two years. But this is not listed in the…”
filed Jan 27, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Caprice years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Caprice | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 Caprice | 6 | 7% |
| 1993 Caprice | 13 | 21% |
| 1992 Caprice | 30 | 34% |
| 1991 Caprice | 31 | 24% |
| 1986 Caprice | 19 | 63% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.