1996 Chevrolet Caprice Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice, 9% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 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.
“I have a 1996 Chevrolet Caprice with only 28, 000 miles on it. Several occurances of steering loockup when going at very slow speeds and turning either let or right. Racing the engine seems to clear the problem sometimes. The steering pump was replaced but the problem contines to occur occasionally.”
NHTSA complaint #10007612, filed 2003-02, 28,000 miles“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“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“Driving, heard clicking noise, was repaired, very hard steering; steering locked, will not turn left/right; dealer said parts need oiling; vehicle back in shop. Will provide invoices.”
NHTSA complaint #806578, filed 1996-12Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 67% |
| 2013 | 1 | 17% |
| 1996 | 6 | 9% |
| 1995 | 11 | 13% |
| 1994 | 13 | 9% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 6 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
7 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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