NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA96022

STEERING WHEEL BREAKAGE: Steering

CLOSED

no recall issued

1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE -- Breakage of the steering wheel rim just above the crossbar resulting in possible loss of vehicle control and/or degraded crashworthiness performance. Investigation was initiated on September 24 1996. Closed on April 04 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA96022 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE96037

STERRING WHEEL BREAKAGE: Steering

CLOSED

no recall issued

1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE -- 29 police departments experienced breakage of steering wheel rims at or near the crossbars on 1994 & 95 Chevrolet caprice vehicles Investigation was initiated on May 16 1996. Closed on September 24 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96037 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA96007

REAR WHEEL SEPARATION: Suspension

CLOSED

no recall issued

1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE -- Wheel lug nuts may not have be tightened securely at the factory.this could cause the wheel studs to shear (fracture) and the wheel to separate from the vehicle without warning, potentially causing a vehicle crash. Investigation was initiated on May 31 1996. Closed on December 24 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA96007 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA99003

COOLANT FIRES: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System

CLOSED

no recall issued

1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE -- The plastic flow restricter valve is alleged to fail and leak coolant in the righ rear quarter of the engie copartment where it may be ignited by hot exhaust component surfaces. Investigation was initiated on January 13 1999. Closed on August 17 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99003 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE98049

COOLANT FIRES: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System

CLOSED

no recall issued

1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE -- Failure of a plastic flow restricter in the heater inlet hose assembly is alleged to have resulted in five engine compartment fire incidents Investigation was initiated on September 04 1998. Closed on January 13 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE98049 »