Investigation PE96001: 1996 Chevrolet Caprice

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jan 4, 1996

Closed

May 31, 1996

Model years

1996

Subject

Rear wheel separation

Component: Suspension

Summary

Information obtained from gm indicates that further investigation to determine the cause of wheel separations is warranted.in gm's response dated april 26, 1996, gm stated that:gm has not identified any defect in the manufacture of the subject vehicles whih may contribute to wheel separation.investigation as to the root cause of wheel separations is continuing.the results of these further investigations are required to assess the probability of any future incidents . . .

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1996 Chevrolet Caprice65 complaints