1991 Chevrolet Caprice Recalls

What To Do If Your Caprice Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Chevrolet, so if you own a 1991 Caprice take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Chevrolet to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1991 Caprice Recalls

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice

  • Recall Announced MAY 11 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E025000
  • Number Affected 42,540

  Summary: Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E025000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice

  • Recall Announced APRIL 07 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E012000
  • Number Affected 16,270

  Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

• EQUIPMENT Recall for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 24 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07E088000
  • Number Affected 121,680

  Summary: Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. The affected filters are marked with a date code A61451 through A72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing. Fram racing HP4 and HP8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

  Consequence: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

  Fix: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E088000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice

  • Recall Announced JULY 17 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E065000
  • Number Affected 3,593

  Summary: Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. The recall began on July 31, 2006. Owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E065000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice

  • Recall Announced MARCH 23 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E026000
  • Number Affected 61,944

  Summary: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Fix: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E026000 »

• SUSPENSION:REAR Recall for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice

  • Recall Announced JANUARY 31 1996
  • NHTSA Reference #96V020000
  • Number Affected 154,214

  Summary: The rear lower control arm can crack at the rear stabilizer bar attachment.

  Consequence: This condition can be aggravated by the severe duty cycle of these vehicles and eventually cause the lower control arm to fracture completely causing a loss of vehicle control without prior warning.

  Fix: Dealers will replace both rear lower control arms and rear stabilizer bar attachments.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V020000 »

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Recall for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 09 1993
  • NHTSA Reference #93V018000
  • Number Affected 20,000

  Summary: System: Electrical. Vehicle description: Seq 9C1 police cars in corrosion areas of the us and Canada only. Note: Vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, newjersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin. A electrical ground-out condition may exist between the 12 volt junction block and the metal inner fender skirt.

  Consequence: This condition can cause a melted junction block, smoke,and burned underhood wiring resulting in a disabled vehicle or a vehicle fire. This condition can occur while the vehicle is in operation or while the vehicleis parked and the ignition is in the "off" position.

  Fix: Install a shielding insulator under the junction block.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #93V018000 »

• SEAT BELTS Recall for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice

  • Recall Announced JULY 01 1992
  • NHTSA Reference #92V094000
  • Number Affected 219,571

  Summary: The shoulder belt guide loop plastic covering may crack and expose the steel sub-plate.

  Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the exposed steelsub-plate can cut the safety belt webbing resulting in increased possibilityand/or severity of injury to the affected seat occupant.

  Fix: Install new shoulder belt guide loops.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V094000 »

• WHEELS Recall for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice

  • Recall Announced JUNE 24 1992
  • NHTSA Reference #92V089000
  • Number Affected 34,717

  Summary: The steel wheels exhibit fatigue cracking around the circumference of the wheel lug nut mounting surface due to wheel bending caused by frequent misuse of tire mounting equipment, lug nut overtorquing, and the unusual operating conditions experienced by police vehicles.

  Consequence: The cracking can cause wheel fracturing and subsequentseparation from the axle, which could result in a vehicle accident.

  Fix: Replace the defective wheels with redesigned steel wheels.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V089000 »

• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Recall for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 29 1991
  • NHTSA Reference #91V186000
  • Number Affected 224,588

  Summary: Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed.

  Consequence: If the secondary hood latch is not properly engaged, andthe primary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open and contact thewindshield while the vehicle was in motion, reducing the forward vision area ofthe driver and resulting in a possible vehicle accident without prior warning.

  Fix: Install a new secondary hood latch assembly.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V186000 »