1989 Chevrolet CapriceChevrolet Caprice 1989

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Crash Tests, Investigations, Consumer Complaints

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Below you will find all available information on the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice, manufacturered by General Motors Llc.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Large Cars Station Wagon (excluding van and truck based).

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
13 - 17 MPG19 - 24 MPG444.35 - 592.46 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1989 Chevrolet Caprice?
     - The 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 13 - 17 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 19 - 24 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is $2700.
  • Where is the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice produced?
     - The 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is produced in Warren Michigan, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice, additional information is below.
  • How much does the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weigh?
     - The 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is listed to weigh 1914 lbs.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 89516 [USA]: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

  • Recall 59534 [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.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

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

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters4.3
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.8755
    City mpg for fuel type 1,17
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters4.3
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4121
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2700
    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 1,24
    Vehicle record id5799
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)21
    Model name (carline)Caprice
    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 121.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 134.0
    EPA vehicle size classLarge Cars
    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
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    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

    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 ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 116.5283
    City mpg for fuel type 1,15
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.0
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4108
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(GM-CHEV) (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3000
    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 1,23
    Vehicle record id5800
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)21
    Model name (carline)Caprice
    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 119.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 132.0
    EPA vehicle size classLarge Cars
    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-5250
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    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

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.7
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(350 V8) (POLICE) (FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-8250
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 119.834
    City mpg for fuel type 1,13
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,15
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.7
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4109
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(350 V8) (POLICE) (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3600
    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 id5801
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)21
    Model name (carline)Caprice
    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 116.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 126.0
    EPA vehicle size classLarge Cars
    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-8250
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    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-OLDS) (FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 116.5283
    City mpg for fuel type 1,15
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.0
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4300
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(GM-OLDS) (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3000
    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 1,22
    Vehicle record id5906
    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 119.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 130.7692
    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-5250
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    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
Known Recall Investigations
  • Throttle sticking/binding investigation # EA93012

    There is no summary currently available

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20040814

While driving 15 mph, the brake lines rusted. As a result, the brake pedal proceeded to the floor and brake fluid came out of the brake line. No impact reported. The consumer stated that the brake line should be made out of stainless steel. Please provide additional information. *jb

NoNoN NoneNone20030403

I was driving along the highway and the vehicle suddenly cut off i loss power the vehicle came to a stop. I believe this was due to an ignition switch problem. I had the car towed to my home in macon county,alabama. The car was later stolen from my home address of 401 boyd road shorter,alabama 36075. The incident was reported to the macon county, sheriffs department.

NoNoN NoneNone20010317

Front disc brake pad bonding to brake pad backing plate failed causing pad to fail in shear.*ak

NoNoN NoneNone20010213

Driver's side belt buckle will not latch. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that was not covered under a recall, and any repairs would be at consumer's cost. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone20000819

Peoo 020; consumer was traveling 40mph on highway and heard a banging noise, left rear tire tread separated, and it tore a hole though the bottom of vehicle. Tire was flat. Firestone, bridgestone, size P21575 sr15. Consumer contacted firstone, and they told consumer to take it back to where he bought it from. *ak bridgestone/firestone p215/75/r15 *mw

CrashNoN NoneNone19981222

Car experienced an uncommanded full throttle acceleration, resulting in an accident with my other vehicle. *ak

NoFireN NoneNone19970110

Power switch that controlled the seats overheated and then a fire started on the front right side of door area. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19961014

When stopped at gas station inserted the gas pump nozzle not into fuel tank nozzle, but instead inserted the gas pump nozzle in one of the spaces and pumped gas onto the ground. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19951007

Brakes inadequate for the size of vehicle.

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Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • P2157 [1] Fuel Injector Group "D" Supply Voltage Circuit High
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
1G1BN81Y5KR1478691989CapriceARLINGTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1BN81Y6KR1365081989CapriceARLINGTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1BL51E5KR1921121989CapriceARLINGTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1BN81YXKA1164851989CapriceLAKEWOOD GEORGIA, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1BL51E4KR1053501989CapriceARLINGTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1BL51E6KR1481351989CapriceARLINGTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1BU51E0KR1201511989CapriceARLINGTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1BN51E9KR1997361989CapriceARLINGTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1BL51E7KR1681521989CapriceARLINGTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1BN51E2KA1411311989CapriceLAKEWOOD GEORGIA, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1BU51E0KR1529371989CapriceARLINGTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1BL5171KR2093301989CapriceARLINGTON TEXAS, UNITED STATES (USA)

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