1996 Chevrolet Caprice Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice, 8% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“Engine check light came on and won't go off vehicle is idling high and shut consumer had vehicle at repair shop for two weeks, and the dealer can't determine the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #849565, filed 1999-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 9 | 10% |
| 1994 | 12 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 7 | 8% |
| 1991 | 18 | 14% |
| 1990 | 2 | 33% |
| 1989 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 2 | 17% |
| 1987 | 4 | 24% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1984 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectrical system
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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