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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Wagon

The 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Wagon is a 140-hp 5.0-liter V8 wagon with a 4-speed automatic overdrive and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,536 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.

It makes 140 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).

The Caprice measures 215.0 inches long on a 116.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,125 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$13,536 ($38,725 *)
Engine
Engine Type5.0L (307 cid) Oldsmobile OHV V8
Displacement5 L
Horsepower140 hp
Torque255 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic overdrive
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length215 in
Width79 in
Height58 in
Wheelbase116 in
Curb Weight4,125 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39 in
Headroom Rear39 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear37 in
Shoulder Room Front60 in
Shoulder Room Rear60 in
Hip Room Front55 in
Hip Room Rear55 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Chevrolet CAPRICE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 24, 2007 · EQUIPMENT

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

NHTSA campaign 07E088000

May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

NHTSA campaign 06E043000

Jun 16, 1989 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

Consequence: SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

NHTSA campaign 89V102000

Oct 26, 1987 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

MANUAL VALVE LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED.

Consequence: THE VALVE LINK COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN A GEARSELECTION DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THE DRIVER SELECTS. ALSO, CAR COULD BE STARTEDWITH TRANSMISSION IN GEAR ALLOWING VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNANTICIPATEDDIRECTION.

Remedy: REPLACE THE MANUAL VALVE DETENT LEVER LINK.

NHTSA campaign 87V168000

17 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Chevrolet CAPRICE

Owner Complaints

17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Chevrolet CAPRICE (3 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train4
Vehicle Speed Control4
Hydraulic3
Service Brakes3
Seats2
Electrical System1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 5, 2000 · Vehicle Speed Control
“THROTTLE JAMMED INTO HIGH-REV. AND ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY TO HIGH SPEED BEFORE NECESSARY CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN. THROTTLE CABLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN. *AK”
Nov 21, 2000 · Electrical System Fire
“MY FATHER'S 1987 CAPRICE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED ALONG WITH ITS GARAGE. FIRE ERUPTED FROM UNDER HOOD AS ENGINE WAS BEING STARTED. HE WAS FORTUNATE TO ESCAPE. I, HIS SON, HAVE A 1988 CAPRICE WITH THE…”
May 15, 2000 · Vehicle Speed Control
“UNEXPECTED AND SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO DRIVE FROM PARK POSITION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK”
Sep 2, 1999 · Power Train
“WHEN CAR IS PLACED INTO DRIVE IT POPS INTO GEAR. ALSO, WHEN CAR IS TRAVELLING AT 20 MPH AND THE DRIVER PRESSES THE GAS PEDAL FURTHER, THE VEHICLE AGAIN SHIFTS AND POPS.”
Jun 8, 1999 · Seats
“SEAT ASSEMBLY THAT ALLOWS SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD HAS BROKEN, NOT ALLOWING THE SEAT TO LOCK IN THE FULL FORWARD POSITION FOR SHORTER DRIVERS.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1987 CHEVROLET CAPRICE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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