1996 Chevrolet Caprice Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice, 8% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,000 miles.
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.
“When driving below 20 MPH vehicle would stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions and the dealer replaced the distributor/spark plugs and something on the driveshaft. However, the problem recurred. The distributor cap was replaced due to a broken screw on the cap and rotor.”
NHTSA complaint #10042324, filed 2003-11, 225,000 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. While driving 45 MPH, the instrument panel cluster lights began blinking on and off. The failure continued for approximately six months until it completely shut off. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the panel cluster was a recurring failure with that make and model vehicle. She had to replace the entire panel cluster with the speedometer and odometer, which corrected the failure for two years. Recently, while driving 5 MPH, the instrument panel began to flicker on and off again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10233643, filed 2008-07, 59,000 miles“Vehicle experiencing ongoing/ intermittent problem with engine stalling. Whenever vehicle is put in reverse the vehicle would cut off. Dealer notified and made some repairs. Replaced computer module. However, problem has reoccurred.”
NHTSA complaint #835686, filed 1999-03Related 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 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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