1996 Chevrolet Caprice Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 14%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 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice, 14% 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.
“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 1999-03“Insufficient lubrication of the differential unit caused vehicle to fishtail and loss of control(lockup). Owner's manual does not state that vehicle lock up can occur if the fluid is not changed within the first 6,000 miles. Mjs”
NHTSA complaint #547470, filed 1999-07“While pulling out onto highway, vehicle started to fishtail violently. Rear end kept swinging back and forth. Policeman checked the problem. Dealer contacted, and stated a slipped differential. Problem still exists. .et.”
NHTSA complaint #835231, filed 1999-02“Consumers child was able to shift gears into neutral. Child jumped out and was run over by the car. This is a safety issue with all cars that need to be taken care off.”
NHTSA complaint #852222, filed 1999-10“There is a delay between gear shifts and the transmission and the differential slam into gear creating a clunking noise . Problem began with 1,000 miles on vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #521536, filed 1997-07Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 17% |
| 1996 | 9 | 14% |
| 1995 | 7 | 8% |
| 1994 | 7 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
| 1987 | 4 | 24% |
| 1984 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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