1986 Chevrolet Caprice Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 1998-08Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 11 | 17% |
| 1995 | 7 | 8% |
| 1994 | 9 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 12 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
| 1987 | 2 | 12% |
| 1986 | 3 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
| 1983 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice
19 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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