NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA96007

REAR WHEEL SEPARATION: Suspension

CLOSED

no recall issued

1996 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 #PE96001

REAR WHEEL SEPARATION: Suspension

RECALL »

Recall #96V245000

1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE -- There is no summary currently available Investigation was initiated on January 04 1996. Closed on May 31 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96001 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA99003

COOLANT FIRES: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System

CLOSED

no recall issued

1996 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 »