1991 Chevrolet Caprice engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1991 chevrolet caprice vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. *bf the consumer stated he had just purchased the vehicle and was driving it home. He further stated the vehicle had overheated and he stopped to let it cool down prior to the fire. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0151-90) *jb…”
filed Apr 13, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet caprice. While driving 5 mph and accelerating, the vehicle made a tapping noise. After checking the oil, the contact noticed a cream colored foam on the gauge stick. The mechanic stated that the intake manifold was not positioned properly and needed to be…”
filed Jul 6, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Caprice years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Caprice | 11 | 17% |
| 1995 Caprice | 7 | 8% |
| 1994 Caprice | 9 | 6% |
| 1993 Caprice | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 Caprice | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 Caprice | 3 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 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.