1996 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 1996 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 1996 Caprice Recalls

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1996 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 1996 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 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1996 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 1996 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 »

• WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS Recall for 1996 Chevrolet Caprice

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 10 1996
  • NHTSA Reference #96V245000
  • Number Affected 21,582

  Summary: The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly.

  Consequence: This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.

  Fix: Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V245000 »

• SUSPENSION:REAR Recall for 1996 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 »

• SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Recall for 1996 Chevrolet Caprice

  • Recall Announced JANUARY 30 1996
  • NHTSA Reference #96V018000
  • Number Affected 102,403

  Summary: Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.

  Consequence: The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. If the ball joint has loosened, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V018000 »

• AIR BAGS Recall for 1996 Chevrolet Caprice

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 03 1995
  • NHTSA Reference #95V215000
  • Number Affected 8,946

  Summary: These vehicles were shipped with both the supplemental inflatable restraint caution label and a roof rack caution label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no.208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: Operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels.

  Fix: A new roof rack caution label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners will install the label or have their dealer install the label for them.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V215000 »