1994 Chevrolet Caprice Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about 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 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice, 5% of the 146 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“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“After parking vehicle and shifting into park with engine still running, within a few seconds, vehicle started to move due to automatic transmission interlock system failure. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #859047, filed 2000-03“Wife drove vehicle, smelled something burning, vehicle suddenly died, under hood wires melted, terminal leading to battery had overheated, resulting in a fire. Fuse box terminal cracked into pieces while trying to disconnect it, plastic protective cap had melted and made it difficult to disassemble, consumer found that no anti-vibration device was employed in the connection. Vehicle experienced problems with the ecu. Rear main seal was installed.”
NHTSA complaint #806038, filed 1996-12“When driving & trying to stop, have to put on the brake a half block earlier because the rear will swing to the front,transmission was replaced three times.”
NHTSA complaint #981418, filed 1996-03Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 17% |
| 1996 | 9 | 14% |
| 1995 | 7 | 8% |
| 1994 | 7 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
| 1987 | 4 | 24% |
| 1984 | 2 | 29% |
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 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.
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