- The problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to October 22, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from being sat on while entering the vehicle. This repeated bending may result in the cable breaking.
- The risk
- If the cable breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt tensioner assembly which includes the steel cable, free of charge. These replacement parts reposition the tensioner cable out of the path of entry into the vehicle and uses a more flexible cable, set at a more upright angle. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 15206.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Chevrolet Caprice Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the suspension (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in June 2015 for the seat belts. For comparison, the 2012 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Caprice year, for its age
#343 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2011 Chevrolet Caprice recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured March 24, 2011, to December 6, 2013. The affected vehicles are Police Patrol Vehicles (PPV), equipped with a specific transmission selector lever that contains two pins that can become displaced. If the pins get displaced, the driver may be able to shift the vehicle from "Park" without depressing the brake pedal or remove the ignition key without the transmission being in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence, Starter Interlock, And Transmission Braking Effect", and No. 114, "Theft Protection And Rollaway Prevention."
- The risk
- If the transmission can be moved from "Park" without depressing the brake pedal, unintended motion may occur increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if the ignition key can be removed without the transmission being in "Park," the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lever roll pin, replace the base pivot pin and attach a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock retention enhancement clip, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14549.
- The problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles manufactured October 15, 2010, to December 6, 2013, and 2008-2009 Pontiac G8 vehicles manufactured July 25, 2007, to February 18, 2009. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- The risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and cut and fit a revised key blade and housing assembly, in which the blade has been indexed by 90 degrees, to the original RKE transmitter assembly. GM issued an interim notification to owners on December 31, 2014. The recall began on February 4, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14445. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.
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1 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Went under the car, just purchased from city of walnut creek auctions, a 54k mile ex-patrol car...To change the differential oil. Found two cracks on what is a tension holding brace in the lower suspension sub-frame. Similar on each side. Obvious engineering defect compounded on how the weldment was done. I photo'd the two similar cracks, then drilled at the end of the crack to radius the stress point it until the issue is resolved. The car has been unused since jan 18' and is not reliable until the engine noise is...
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remedied, another defect I am not sure of what part yet. It is a scraping ticking sound, likely piston slap or valve lifter. The city would have changed/ maintained the vehicle till the last 5k miles before it was "retired." It is most noisy when cold, and more prevalent than not. Likely the cracks started many thousand miles before its 54k I bought it at.
Chevrolet Caprice: every year compared
All Caprice years2011 Chevrolet Caprice vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet Caprice | 1 | 3 | C | |
| 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | 194 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | 155 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | 85 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 85 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Chevrolet Aveo | 77 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2011 Chevrolet AVEO4 | 77 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | 42 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice: seat belts (June 2015); gear position indication (prndl) (September 2014); ignition (September 2014). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 25, 2018 and the latest on December 25, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Chevrolet Caprice year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Chevrolet Caprice years have the most complaints?
1987 (17), 1983 (8), 1979 (3). See every Chevrolet Caprice year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Chevrolet Caprice has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data