1988 Chevrolet Caprice Base
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- Photo: 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Classic in Light Maroon Metallic, Front Right, 07-14-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Caprice 1984 by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Caprice Classic by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Classic in Light Maroon Metallic, Rear Right, 07-14-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 81-85 caprice classic diesel rear 6-10-23 by Captainpisslord, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Chevrolet Caprice Base is a 140-hp 4.3-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic overdrive and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $12,505 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 140 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Caprice measures 212.0 inches long on a 115.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,541 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,505 ($34,354 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.3L (262 cid) Chevrolet 90-deg V6 (LB4), TBI |
| Displacement | 4.3 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic overdrive |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 212 in |
| Width | 75 in |
| Height | 56 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,541 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 60 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 60 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Chevrolet Caprice Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 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
12 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Chevrolet CAPRICE
Owner Complaints
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Chevrolet CAPRICE (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
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 1988 CHEVROLET CAPRICE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.