1995 Chevrolet Caprice Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%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 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice, 8% 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.
“The fuel pump in tank appears to have overheated causing the connection plug to overheat and melt the connector and wire. This vehicle is a police patrol car and was in being driven in regualr service when it began to stall. The officer restarted tha car sveral times as he drove it back to the station. Our repair shop drove the car into the service bay and performed regular diagostic service. The fuel pressure was tested at 70 lbs. Chevrolet spec is 41 to 47 lbs. We pulled the pump and found the pump powere wire and plug melted. …”
NHTSA complaint #714487, filed 1999-11“Wiring harness to fuel pump (inside fuel tank)somehow shorted out causing wiring to get hot enough to melt the wire insulation and plastic connectors,which attach to the fuel pump.”
NHTSA complaint #742554, filed 2001-03“Fuel pump failure caused stall at highway speed, although the fuse was blown, wiring harness melted at the fuel pump and tank sending unit suggesting lethal concerns for safety.”
NHTSA complaint #744306, filed 2001-04“Connector in fuel tank is deteriorating, fuel pump connector failed, the insulation on the wire melted, arcing at the connector leaving a carbon trail.”
NHTSA complaint #8006317, filed 2002-03“Vehicle experiences uncontrollable idling which results in excessive pressure to brakes. Dealers states meets specifications. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #983610, filed 1996-04Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 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…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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