1986 Chevrolet Caprice Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 63%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice, 63% of the 30 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The brakes got hard and the pedal would not go down. Driver had to stand on the pedal with two feet to stop, she put it in neutral to get the car to stop. The dealer has had other problems with these brakes. The brakes are no longer used. Dealer offered to replace brakes with the same style for a fee. When consumer drives at 45-55mph on wet and dry pavements the problem is the same. There is no recall.”
NHTSA complaint #824209, filed 1998-06“Vehicle stalled and brakes didn't work. They got hard, the pedal wouldn't move at al., driving at 10 MPH, incline towards red light, car would not stop, managed to slow down. Dealer states they have repaired before, and cannot duplicate the problem because of various workmanship.”
NHTSA complaint #826522, filed 1998-08“Brake problems; when applying the brakes the hydraulic brake system does not work, it goes to manual. When applying the brakes at low speeds (30-40 MPH) the pedal remains stiff. The prolbem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #823222, filed 1998-05Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 17% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 7% |
| 1994 | 18 | 12% |
| 1993 | 13 | 21% |
| 1992 | 30 | 34% |
| 1991 | 32 | 24% |
| 1989 | 3 | 17% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
| 1987 | 3 | 18% |
| 1986 | 19 | 63% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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