1994 Chevrolet Caprice Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%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 8 complaints about the suspension of the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice, 5% of the 146 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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“The contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. While driving 55 MPH, the entire front end of the vehicle shook and the contact lost control. The failure occurred without warning. The contact continued to drive slowly. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11055362, filed 2017-12“Due to the supension failure the tire on the vehicle is wearing often. Also due to a electrical short or shock the lights come on and go off when driving.”
NHTSA complaint #986635, filed 1996-07Related recalls
- 96V020000Jan 31, 1996The rear lower control arm can crack at the rear stabilizer bar attachment.Covers: Chevrolet Caprice 1991–1996
- 96V019000Jan 30, 1996Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.Covers: Chevrolet Caprice 1994–1995, Buick Roadmaster 1994–1995, Cadillac Fleetwood 1994–1995
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 17% |
| 1996 | 12 | 18% |
| 1995 | 13 | 15% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 6 | 10% |
| 1992 | 6 | 7% |
| 1991 | 4 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology