1995 Chevrolet Caprice Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 14%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice, 14% of the 88 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I have a 1995 Chevrolet Caprice and recently when I tried to start my car noticed that it would not start. I jumped the car and was able to get it to run but once I turned it off was unable to re-start the car. Upon further inspection I found that the battery was leaking around the positive terminal connection. The battery was a AC delco 78-6yr battery with side-mount terminals. When I removed the battery from the car I could see that it had been leaking and continued to leak acid all over the battery tray and my garage floor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10228234, filed 2008-05“While driving the vehicle stalled and all power steering/brakes went out which almost caused an accident. Vehicle will not start after this incident. Had problems with the cigrette lighter and radio, which she had fixed a week prior to this incident. Also had to replace the emergency parking brake handle. Currently at the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #826158, filed 1998-08“On numerous occasions consumer would experience total engine failure in which headlights, radio, horn, and the under hood convenience light would not work, and after about 45 minutes vehicle would start up as if there was never anything wrong, consumer took vehicle in to be inspected and it was determined that the fuse block that relays plug into has melted down and the main lug, buss bars and housing needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #560906, filed 2001-04“Airbag light stays on while driving. The air bag light is constantly on. The vehicle was serviced in 1997, 1999 and 2000. Each time the light illuminated again. The air bag will not deploy if the light is illuminated. The horn is inoperable. The wiring to the sir system was repaired. The engine cooling system needed servicing. Also the back up lights were out, dealer had to make an adjustment to the neutral safety switch in the transmission. Jlg”
NHTSA complaint #8010592, filed 2002-05“Vehicle has problem with restarting, dealer notified, and informed consumer that it was pass key fault, needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8007522, filed 2002-04Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical 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 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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