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1986 Chevrolet Caprice Brakes Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the brake system, filed with NHTSA

Data refreshed

Brakes reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
19
Latest Feb 1, 2001
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
63%
of 30 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1

What this page shows

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 19 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming brake

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Brakes
Filed Feb 1, 2001
1 injury reported

THE HOUSING OF THE POWER MASTER CYLINDER (CAST) BROKE AND OPENED UP WHICH CAUSED THE FLUID TO LEAK OUT. NLM

NHTSA ID
559352
Brakes
Filed May 6, 1999

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL BECOMES HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ID
837569
Incident
May 5, 1999
Brakes
Filed Feb 19, 1999

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, BAKES GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. *AK

NHTSA ID
835051
Incident
Mar 14, 1997
Brakes
Filed Sep 2, 1998

BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA ID
540753
Incident
Aug 1, 1998
BrakesEngine
Filed Aug 11, 1998

VEHICLE STALLED AND BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. THEY GOT HARD, THE PEDAL WOULDN'T MOVE AT AL., DRIVING AT 10 MPH, INCLINE TOWARDS RED LIGHT, CAR WOULD NOT STOP, MANAGED TO SLOW DOWN. DEALER STATES THEY HAVE REPAIRED BEFORE, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE OF VARIOUS WORKMANSHIP. *AK

NHTSA ID
826522
Incident
Mar 1, 1992
Brakes
Filed Jun 11, 1998

THE BRAKES GOT HARD AND THE PEDAL WOULD NOT GO DOWN. DRIVER HAD TO STAND ON THE PEDAL WITH TWO FEET TO STOP, SHE PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO GET THE CAR TO STOP. THE DEALER HAS HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THESE BRAKES. THE BRAKES ARE NO LONGER USED. DEALER OFFERED TO REPLACE BRAKES WITH THE SAME STYLE FOR A FEE. WHEN CONSUMER DRIVES AT 45-55MPH ON WET AND DRY PAVEMENTS THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME. THERE IS NO RECALL. *AK

NHTSA ID
824209
Incident
Jun 1, 1998
Brakes
Filed May 12, 1998

BRAKE PROBLEMS; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK, IT GOES TO MANUAL. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS (30-40 MPH) THE PEDAL REMAINS STIFF. THE PROLBEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

NHTSA ID
823222
Incident
May 1, 1998
Brakes
Filed Jan 2, 1997

POWER MASTER BRAKE ASSEMBLY LEAKS , CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE POOR RECALL REPAIR.

NHTSA ID
513392
Incident
Jul 9, 1996
Brakes
Filed May 5, 1996

BRAKES FAILED. *DSH

NHTSA ID
504124
Incident
Apr 1, 1996
Brakes
Filed Mar 1, 1996

BRAKE POWER BOOSTER HAS FAILED, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. *AK

NHTSA ID
979974
Incident
Feb 1, 1996
Brakes
Filed Feb 12, 1996

FAILURE OF THE BRAKES CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A NEAR ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ID
979081
Incident
Jan 19, 1996
Brakes
Filed Dec 14, 1995

ELECTRICAL MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING. TT

NHTSA ID
976620
Incident
Sep 26, 1995
Brakes
Filed Nov 21, 1995

BRAKING PROBLEMS. TT MASTER CYLINDER KEEPS FAILING, CONSUMER STATES RECALL 86C27 WAS COMPLETE, HOWEVER PROBLEMS CONTINUE. *SLC

NHTSA ID
975264
Incident
May 11, 1988
Brakes
Filed Oct 31, 1995

EXPERIENCING POWER BRAKE ASSIST MALFUNCTIONS. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ID
974198
Incident
Jan 1, 1988
Brakes
Filed May 11, 1995

BRAKES FAILED. *SKD

NHTSA ID
486170
Incident
May 1, 1995
Brakes
Filed May 10, 1995

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, RESULTING BRAKE PEDAL BECOMING HARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ID
965069
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Feb 2, 1995

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. *SKD

NHTSA ID
480143
Incident
Jul 11, 1994
Brakes
Filed Jan 27, 1995

BRAKES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *AW

NHTSA ID
482425
Incident
Jan 27, 1995
Brakes
Filed Jan 27, 1995

POWER MASTER PUMP/MOTOR REPLACED TWICE DUE TO FAILURE.

NHTSA ID
480024
Incident
Oct 28, 1994

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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