1994 Chevrolet Caprice Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice, 3% of the 146 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While driving vehicle at 45mph it would make howling noises in the rear. Took vehicle to dealer & informed by mechanic the problem was rearend differential. Also, brakes would pull to the left when applied. Cannot locate problem with naked eye. Tires were replaced & vehicle was aligned, and front seat belts would fail to retract or lock.”
NHTSA complaint #853602, filed 1999-12“In a sudden ice/snow storm hit a patch of ice & vehicle started to slide to left towards traffic. Swerved to right & hit a stump. Neither air bags deployed upon impact. Passenger's seat belt broke. Driver hit knee on dashboard. Driver's seat belt remained intact. No emergency treatment. Insurance totaled vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #849293, filed 1999-11Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 14 | 16% |
| 1991 | 12 | 9% |
| 1990 | 2 | 33% |
| 1989 | 4 | 22% |
| 1988 | 2 | 17% |
| 1986 | 2 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice
32 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
27 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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