1993 Chevrolet Caprice Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 25%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,344miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Chevrolet Caprice, 25% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,344 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Intermittently horn failed to work. Dealership repaired the problem twice, but the consumer was still having problems. The vehicle needed a horn switch replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10099380, filed 2004-12, 87,688 miles“The horn buttons are located at each side of the airbag. They are 2 small buttons that are very difficult to depress in emergency situations. The left horn button will slip out of place and go somewhere into the steering wheel. The horn buttons are made out of plastic and very susceptible to breakage even w/little usage.I recently contacted the manuf. But they attributed to wear and tear/age of vehicle. We have replaced the horn buttons 1996, 1997,1999, 2000, and they just went out again. …”
NHTSA complaint #765962, filed 2002-08“The ABS light came on while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealership which informed the owner that the wires that ran from the front to the back along the frame had shorted out circuit. This short was due to the circuit rubbing against the frame. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8020159, filed 2002-10“Horn does not work while driving and could cause an accident or a pedestrian to get hurt. Cause unknown. Dealer notified. Consumer stated the horn buttons are loose in the steering wheel. Horn has been intermittently inoperative. Now it is not working at all. Consumer unplugged the horn because it would go off when turning a corner in either direction. The technician found horn contacts loose and they were broken causing intermittent operation. The contacts were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8013864, filed 2002-07“Horn is very diffcult to press. Horn has 2 buttons on steering wheel and left button failed first. Then, both buttons went out. Airbag/ horn is one integrated unit. Horn isn't working, and unless consumer repairs it, dealer won't do anything. Consumr has been quoted between $400-$600 for repair of unit. Consumer states left horn button was replaced under warranty finally it failed and had use of right horn hand button and then that failed after the warranty eneded.”
NHTSA complaint #888718, filed 2001-05Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 33% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 12 | 14% |
| 1994 | 32 | 22% |
| 1993 | 15 | 25% |
| 1992 | 15 | 17% |
| 1991 | 16 | 12% |
| 1990 | 1 | 17% |
| 1988 | 3 | 25% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1983 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Caprice
13 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Chevrolet Caprice
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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