Brake response concerns
2 mentions · 3.3% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
Matching rule
\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\bU.S. public vehicle records
1993 Chevrolet CAPRICE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
61 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
87,688 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data updated: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Owner-reported patterns
Most common problems
Electrical System:Horn is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 61 complaints (18.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 14 | 23.0% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 11.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Horn | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 10 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 |
| Suspension:Front | 2 |
Electrical System:Horn: 11; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 10; Air Bags:Frontal: 4; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 2; Structure:Frame And Members: 2; Suspension:Front: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 58 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
1995: 15; 1996: 5; 1997: 4; 1998: 15; 1999: 6; 2000: 4; 2001: 2; 2002: 6; 2003: 1; 2004: 2; 2007: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Horn leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 517444 · 1997-05-27 (May 27, 1997)
THE BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 517444 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 526061 · 1997-12-15 (December 15, 1997)
ABS SYSTEM LIGHT STAYS ON, REPAIRS MADE, HOWEVER LIGHT REMAINS ON.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 526061 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484943 · 1995-08-03 (August 3, 1995)
STEERING MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484943 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 765962 · 2002-08-20 (August 20, 2002)
THE HORN BUTTONS ARE LOCATED AT EACH SIDE OF THE AIRBAG. THEY ARE 2 SMALL BUTTONS THAT ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. THE LEFT HORN BUTTON WILL SLIP OUT OF PLACE AND GO SOMEWHERE INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE HORN BUTTONS ARE MADE OUT OF PLASTIC AND VERY SUSCEPTIBLE TO BREAKAGE EVEN W/LITTLE USAGE.I RECENTLY CONTACTED THE MANUF. BUT THEY ATTRIBUTED TO WEAR AND TEAR/AGE OF VEHICLE. WE HAVE REPLACED THE HORN BUTTONS 1996, 1997,1999, 2000, AND THEY JUST WENT OUT AGAIN. THIS HAS BECOME AN EXPENSIVE & FRUSTRATING SAFETY ISSUE …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 765962 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 968060 · 1995-06-30 (June 30, 1995)
TRANSMISSION FAILED, VEHICLE STARTED WHEN SHIFT LEVER WAS BETWEEN PARK AND REVERSE GEAR/VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT/FATALITY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 968060 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 478408 · 1995-01-03 (January 3, 1995)
WIRING INSULATION DISCOVERED TO BE BURNED UPON REMOVAL OF FUEL PUMP FROM FUEL TANK. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 478408 at NHTSA ↗
Explore the data
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
61 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
4.9%Usable mileage3 / 61 records
75.4%Valid incident date46 / 61 records
100.0%Valid filing date61 / 61 records
75.4%Ordered incident and filing dates46 / 61 records
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2003 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Horn | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Horn | Too few reports for a range | 56,344 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 10034127 · 25,000 miTHE HORN WAS INOPERATIVE DUE TO THE HOT WEATHER TEMPERATURE MELTING THE MECHANISMS. *AK *SCC *JB ODI 10099380 · 87,688 miINTERMITTENTLY HORN FAILED TO WORK. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM TWICE, BUT THE CONSUMER WAS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS.*AK THE VEHICLE NEEDED A HORN SWITCH REPLACED. *TC |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2013: 6 complaints · 2014: 10 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Electrical System:Horn | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | Air Bags:Frontal | Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | Vehicle Speed Control | Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | Structure:Frame And Members | Suspension:Front |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Horn | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Suspension:Front | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
2 patterns with matching reports.
Hard or delayed shifting
1 mentions · 1.6% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
ODI 822170
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON ROUGH TERRAIN THE BRAKES BOUNCE & JERK, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
Matching rule
\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b