1996 Chevrolet Caprice suspension problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud knocking noise and the vehicle started to jerk. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak”
filed Jul 8, 2004
“Vehicle experienced the same defect with its lower control arm as stated in recall 96 v 018 001; but this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak”
filed Aug 11, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Caprice years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Caprice | 13 | 15% |
| 1994 Caprice | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 Caprice | 6 | 10% |
| 1992 Caprice | 6 | 7% |
| 1991 Caprice | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.