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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC/IMPALA SS are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC/IMPALA SS
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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62
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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83
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Average
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Theft Index
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14
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Substantially better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC/IMPALA SS
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC/IMPALA SS
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC/IMPALA SS
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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102,403
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NHTSA campaign number:
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96V018000
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Defective part or component:
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SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BALL JOINT
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Description:
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DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE. IF THE BALL JOINT HAS LOOSENED, BOTH THE BALL JOINT AND THE KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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154,214
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NHTSA campaign number:
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96V020000
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Defective part or component:
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SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:CONTROL ARM
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Description:
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THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT. THIS CONDITION CAN BE AGGRAVATED BY THE SEVERE DUTY CYCLE OF THESE VEHICLES AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRACTURE COMPLETELY CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENTS.
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Recall date:
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12-10-1996
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Units potentially affected:
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21,582
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NHTSA campaign number:
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96V245000
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Defective part or component:
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WHEELS:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS
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Description:
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The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly. This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle. Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification.
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This 1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC/IMPALA SS safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1996 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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6 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Alignment and wheel balancing are considered maintenance after 7,500 miles. Basic warranty includes corrosion, batteries, adjustments, alternate transportation, roadside assistance, and tires. Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles
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This 1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC/IMPALA SS warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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The last hurrah for a grand old traditional.
By Ray Thursby, NewCarTestDrive.com
If you are a fan of the full size American passenger car, you won't need much coaxing to check out a Caprice, because this year will be your last chance. Well-built, well-equipped and stylish, it's a great way to travel. It is also big. Bigger, maybe, than most people need it to be. That's one of the reasons the Caprice is on its way out. But a couple taking friends on post-retirement vacations (while pulling an Airstream, perhaps) and large families will love the spacious Caprice interior, while drivers will find it far more manageable--even in city driving--than they expect. The Impala SS is even better, delivering most of the expected family-car attributes plus a dash of performance that will surprise drivers moving in from smaller sport sedans. Again, a cautionary note is in order: If you think one of these grand old cruisers might be what you're looking for, better check them out soon. It won't be long before they're extinct. |
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Overview:
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Throughout its 6-year production run, the current Chevrolet Caprice has gone through a metamorphosis few cars can match. At introduction, it was uncharitably branded a whale (especially when painted police-car black and white, and/or taxi yellow) for its expansive size and rotund proportions. Then, two years ago, Chevrolet resurrected its historic Impala nameplate for a high-performance version of the big 4-door sedan. Now, whether whale or African antelope, all Caprices are dinosaurs, set to go out of production at the end of this model year. The demise has been brought about by a need to free plant capacity slated to meet the demands of the booming sport-utility market combined with steadily declining sales. The times are changing, and cars such as these, big and thirsty, are rapidly fading from the scene. When the last Caprice (now called Caprice Classic) is assembled, GM's last rear-wheel drive, body-on-frame big cars will be history. Its departure brings the number of players in the class down to two. Chrysler abandoned its fullsize rear-drivers years ago; rumor has it that Ford contemplated a similar move, but continues its Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis models to suit a small cadre of loyal civilian customers and the law-enforcement market. It probably comes as no surprise to learn that Ford's decision was strongly influenced by GM's decision to abandon this class of cars. Be that as it may, there are still plenty of good reasons to give these behemoths a (last) look. They offer interior space not found in smaller front-drive sedans, and are far better suited to trailer-towing. They are easier to convert into stretch limousines, too. And taxi fleet operators love them. Beyond that, the Impala SS, our test car, is surprisingly high on the fun-to-drive index.
Read the complete
1996 Chevrolet Caprice/Impala SS review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Awards
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