1994 Chevrolet Caprice electrical system problems
35 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 19% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 7 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
A couple of months ago consumer noticed a smell and saw smoke coming from the hood. While inspecting the problem consumer's finger was sufferely burned.
Dt: cable from battery to junction box overheated and started a fire. It melted the stud that battery cable was connected to, the junction box and the area around the junction box. Caller was at a car wash and the attendent saw smoke and alerted consumer. They opened the hood and disconnected the battery. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Manufacturer said they had no recall.
Other problems reported for the 1994 Chevrolet Caprice
- Latches & locks 27 complaints
- Brakes 21 complaints