The engine oil cooler inlet hose may have been installed too close to the steering gear causing chafing. The chafing can eventually wear through the hose's protective sleeve resulting in engine oil leaking onto the engine.
Engine & cooling
Chevrolet Caprice Engine problems by year
6 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Caprice's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
There is a possibility that a separated motor mount may allow the engine to lift, which may affect the throttle linkage, momentarily increasing throttle, possibly to full throttle.
Exhaust emissions (carbon monoxide) may enter the interior of the vehicle when the exhaust pipe is substantially out the design position, deteriorated from use, or when an opening in the body develops near the exhaust outlet and, at the same time, a negative...
Latest Caprice engine complaints
While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle and drove it to a gas station. The mechanic informed the consumer that the engine needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information. *Jb
Valve cover gaskets leaked oil on exhaust causing fire. Required 10 # dry chemical extinguisher to put out fire. Very difficult to extinguish.*Ak
Had changed from gas engine to diesel. This caused the crankshaft to crack and break. Taken vehicle to dealer. *Ak
Engine compartment fire.(Ohio state police report)
VEHICLE FIRE. *DSH
Catalytic coverter failed, causing fuel lines to catch on fire. (Ohio state police report) *skd
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data