1996 Chevrolet Caprice Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 17%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice, 17% of the 65 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.
“Serpentene belt chirping when under warranty belt replaced 4+ times problem never solved , called gmc hotline (I quote) learn to live with it (unquote) what do I do to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #750655, filed 2001-08“Car loses power steering with increasing frequency usually at low speed while turning into or out of driveway or parking spaces. Have brought car to dealer for the same problem at least 7 times and problem still exists. Vehicle has gone through 4 serpentine belts in less than 60,000 miles and have spent over $3400 in maintenance and repair since purchased.”
NHTSA complaint #715984, filed 1999-12“Consumer went to mechanic for oil change and noticed that oil coolant line was leaking, and was sitting on top of gear box. New oil coolant line was installed, and installtion was totally different from before. Tsb was issued on this defect.”
NHTSA complaint #886359, filed 2001-04“Suspension causing excessive tire wear---replaced tires at 18,000 and now at 29000 miles. Dealer claims I need another alignment even though they just fixed it. Two tsbs associated with the steering and suspension. Steering has always been loose and sometimes locks up completely. Suspension has always pulled to the right front. Brakes have squealed since around 10000 miles. Engine has severe hesitation, but dealer cannot reproduce.( DOT number: )”
NHTSA complaint #701371, filed 1999-01“The air pump broke causing the check engine light to illuminate, GM had a bulletin that advised the technician to disconnect the pump but rather than replace it, the consumer believes the pump should be replaced. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #561577, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 11 | 17% |
| 1995 | 7 | 8% |
| 1994 | 9 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 12 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
| 1987 | 2 | 12% |
| 1986 | 3 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
| 1983 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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