1984 Chevrolet Caprice Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 155,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 16 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl · 14 city / 19 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (2) and brakes (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 155,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Seat belts1 14%
- Seats1 14%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Prndl readout stays on the p (for park) position. I have to count the gears when I operate the transmission selector. Cable that links the prndl needle to the transmission selector has broken (happened once before). This may be a developing safety defect trend in this great car. Ph **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768324”
NHTSA complaint #10007477, filed 2002-10, 155,000 milesVehicle speed control: “Vehicle surged forward. Brakes were not working, and vehicle jumped into cruise control without consumer even touching the button. Almost rearended another car.”
NHTSA complaint #859080, filed 2000-03Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 155,000 and 155,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1984 Chevrolet Caprice version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice Wagon | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.7L 8-cyl · diesel | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $4,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 89V102000Jun 16, 1989Vehicle speed controlCovers: Chevrolet Caprice 1984–1988, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1984–1988, Buick Lesabre 1984–1988 +15 more
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Recall details for the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Caprice
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 | 7,919 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 6 | 42,260 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 65 | 59,000 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1995 | 88 | 128,000 | 7 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 146 | 91,000 | 6 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 61 | 87,688 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 89 | 118,000 | 6 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 131 | 100,000 | 5 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 18 | 70,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 12 | — | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 17 | — | 2 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 30 | — | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1984 | 7 | 155,000 | 1 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 1983 | 8 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Caprice model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 2.
Has the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice get?
The EPA rates the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (Caprice Wagon, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 155,000 miles and the middle half falls between 155,000 and 155,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.