1985 Chevrolet CapriceChevrolet Caprice 1985

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice, manufacturered by General Motors Llc.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Midsize-Large Station Wagons 4-door sedan, hardtop.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Chevrolet1G1 2G1 3G1 6G1 6G3 KL1 1G1 1Y1 2C1 2G1 3G1 4G1 4G3 J81 JG1 KL7 Regular
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
14 - 18 MPG19 - 26 MPG484.76 - 555.43 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1985 Chevrolet Caprice?
     - The 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 14 - 18 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 19 - 26 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is $3400.
  • Where is the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice produced?
     - The 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is produced in Wilmington Delaware, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice?
     - There are 5 recall(s) for the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 89512 [USA]: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

  • Recall 59530 [USA]: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

  • Recall 24426 [USA]: Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 30968 [USA]: System: fuel.vehicle description: passenger cars.

  • Recall 1989092 [Canada]: Engine

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Caprice Wagon

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(GM-CHEV) (FFS) CA model
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7250
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 118.5944
    City mpg for fuel type 1,14
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.0
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4175
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(GM-CHEV) (FFS) CA model
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3400
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Vehicle record id1473
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)50
    Model name (carline)Caprice Wagon
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)110
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 117.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 126.9231
    EPA vehicle size classMidsize-Large Station Wagons
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7250
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Caprice Wagon

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(GM-CHEV) (FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7250
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 118.5944
    City mpg for fuel type 1,14
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.0
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4170
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(GM-CHEV) (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3400
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Vehicle record id683
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)50
    Model name (carline)Caprice Wagon
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)110
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 117.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 128.0
    EPA vehicle size classMidsize-Large Station Wagons
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7250
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Caprice Wagon

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.7
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(350 V8)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 117.0093
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.7
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4345
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(350 V8)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2700
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Diesel
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Diesel
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Vehicle record id684
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)50
    Model name (carline)Caprice Wagon
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)110
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 122.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 136.0
    EPA vehicle size classMidsize-Large Station Wagons
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 000601019 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some owners may comment on high oil consumption after a gm goodwrench remanufactured 4.3l v6 engine is installed. *tt
Known Recall Investigations
  • Throttle non-return investigation # C89001

    There is no summary currently available

  • Headlamp switch failure investigation # PE88027

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  • Hydro boost investigation # EA88019

    There is no summary currently available

  • Hydroboost failure investigation # PE87038

    Subject vehicles:caprice, caprice classic, custom cruiser, deville,electra, estate wagon, fleetwood, lesabre, ninety-eight, parisienne,park avenue.(all 1984-86 gm vehicles equipped with hydroboost ii systems)analysis:consumer complaints allege several problems involving the powersteering and power brake systems of these vehicles.These problemsinclude: power steering fluid loss, power brake fluid loss, leakage fromthe hydro-boost ii power brake booster, broken booster seals, and mastercylinder failure.All problems seem to be related to the hydro-boost iipower assist system, in which the working fluid provides power assist to boke booster.The effect of these problems could be a loss of steeringcontrol and/or brake effectiveness.Status:the voluminous amount of data supplied by gm is presently being coded by a contractor and should be completed by 12/30/87. Gm data indicated a 50% weibull distribution failure at 50k miles for the piston push-rod seal. This pe looks to have an extrodinarily high frequency, although the severity apears to be low.Should be interesting discussing this for upgrade/closure.===

NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Body ClassCoupe
DisplacementCC5000
DisplacementCI305.1187204736
DisplacementL5
Doors2
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Engine Cylinders8
Engine ManufacturerChevrolet
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
MakeCHEVROLET
MakeID467
ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Id984
ModelCaprice
ModelID9115
Model Year1985
NCSA Body Type2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe
NCSA MakeChevrolet
NCSA ModelImpala/Caprice (For SS from 2014 on, use 20-021.)
Plant CityWILMINGTON
Plant Company NameNA- LAD
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Plant StateDELAWARE
Seat Belts AllManual
SeriesClassic
VIN1G1BN47H2FY155391
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20000814

The left rear firestone fr721, size 225/70 r15, dot hyuuf75084, tire separated completely at the tread, consumer states that there are 2 other faulty tires on vehicle, firestone dealer was contacted and agreed to inspect the separated tire, consumer yet to comply with firestone dealer. *tt

NoNoN NoneNone19951119

When trying to start up the vehicle sometimes won't start. When starting up and pulling out, the vehicle will keep cutting off. And the consumer states the fuel pump was replaced three times, and the fuel filter /battery were also replaced three times. Dealer can't determine the problem. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone

Consumer noticed noise while driving, consumer inspected vehicle and found general ameriway xt tire, p205/70r15, had a 9 inch long and 4 inch wide strip of tread missing from tire. *slc

Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
1G1BN69H1FY1107431985CapriceWILMINGTON DELAWARE, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1BN69H3FY1073601985CapriceWILMINGTON DELAWARE, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1BN47H2FY1553911985CapriceWILMINGTON DELAWARE, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1BN69Z8FY1249381985CapriceWILMINGTON DELAWARE, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1BN69Z5FY1103651985CapriceWILMINGTON DELAWARE, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1BN69H9FY1052251985CapriceWILMINGTON DELAWARE, UNITED STATES (USA)

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