1991 Chevrolet Caprice service brakes, hydraulic problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at any speed vehicle shook uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brakes needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, the problem recurred. *ak”
filed May 20, 2004
“Vehicle was inside of the parking lot, consumer sifted gear into reverse and vehicle surged backwards. Then, he shifted gear into drive and there was a loud noise. Driver did not push gas pedal when the vehicle surged forward. Brakes wouldn't stop vehicle. Vehicle hit a parked car and then a…”
filed Oct 18, 2000
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% |
| 1994 Caprice | 16 | 11% |
| 1993 Caprice | 13 | 21% |
| 1992 Caprice | 30 | 34% |
| 1986 Caprice | 19 | 63% |
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.