The 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 21,415 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
PLASTIC FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLIES MAY DEVELOP LEAKS.
FUEL LEAKS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO STATICCHARGE BUILD UPS FOUND IN THE PLASTIC FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTER WHICH MAY ACTAS AN IGNITION SOURCE.
REPLACE PLASTIC ASSEMBLY WITH METAL FUEL FILTER AND BRACKET.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“While traveling at 35 mph left front rim, broken from center and wheel disconnected from vehicle, causing vehicle to fall down on its left hud. It damaged left fender. Unable to contact manufacturer at this time. Please feel free to provide any further dtails on this matter. *ak”
“When driving and without prior warning the vehicle dies out, causing the vehicle to stop in the middle of traffic. *ak”
“While putting vehicle in reverse, vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, consumer was standing on the brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop, the vehicle stopped after crashing into a cement pole, consumer has been in physical therapy for pain and numbness in the neck and left hand, 2 people…”
“Engine idles high, when car is put into drive it accelerates on its own. *ak”
“The driver and passenger seat belts were attached to the door. Consumer stated if an accident were to occur and the door opened, the driver and/or passenger may fall out.*jb”
“The driver and passenger seat belts were anchored to the door, if the door opened, the passenger was not secure. *jb”
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1990 Chevrolet Caprice as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.