1996 Chevrolet Caprice Reliability

Base Wagon (5.7L V8 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 1996 Chevrolet Caprice by Identifix

Ratings Key

Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Opti-Spark Ignition System. Failure of the Opti-Spark Ignition System applies to (PFI V8 engines) only. Failure of the Opti-Spark Ignition System may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Opti-Spark Ignition System is estimated at $215.00 for parts and $195.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		5 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Chevrolet Caprice by Identifix

	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.