1995 Chevrolet Caprice Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 15%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 136,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice, 15% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 136,000 miles. 3 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.
“I have a 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. My rear lower control arm (passenger side) broke while driving. Thankfully, it happened at low speed and near my home. The control arm broke all the way through, right at the stabilizer bar attachment... Exactly as described in recall 96v020000. The part that broke is under recall, id 96v020000. I gave the Chevrolet dealer this information and they could not find the recall. I also called and emailed Chevrolet, essentially getting the same response --ignorance. My complaint is I had to pay for the repair myself, despite this being a repair of a recalled part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10198544, filed 2007-08, 136,000 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. Whenever the contact attempts to make a left hand u-turn, he can feel the right tire rolling over. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic shop, but no failures were found. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The speed was not a factor. The current mileage was 136,000 and failure mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10240590, filed 2008-09, 136,000 miles“Car began to vibrate badly at eleven thousand miles thought it was a front end problem took it back to bobbarrows june 1998 under the express warranty on the car. Said to have been repaired, same story twenty times plus over the next two years. …”
NHTSA complaint #723918, filed 2000-06“In a shopping center making a right 90 degree turn at estimated speed of 15mph when left front of car collapsed dropping the left front fender down on the left front wheel. Mechanic repairing the car stated that the left lower ball joint broke off. This required replacement of the let lower ball joint (part #k6145) and the left outer tierod (part# es2019rl. There was no pothole or other rough place in the roadway and the automobile had no previous history of accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #744195, filed 2001-04“Recall #96 v 018 000/ GM lower control arm: when driving at low speeds and making either left or right turn, there would be a knocking or banging sound. The vehicle has been to the dealer on one occasion and they tighten the lower control arm ball joint attachment nut. Now the problem has recurred again. Manufacturer was notified and they informed the consumer that the vehicle was not covered under any recall at that time. Please feel free to provide any further information concerning this issue and fill out the remaining questionnaire.”
NHTSA complaint #10032436, filed 2003-08Related recalls
- 96V020000Jan 31, 1996The rear lower control arm can crack at the rear stabilizer bar attachment.Covers: Chevrolet Caprice 1991–1996
- 96V018000Jan 30, 1996Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen.Covers: Chevrolet Caprice 1995–1996, Cadillac Fleetwood 1995–1996
- 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 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
12 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 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