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1995 Chevrolet Caprice

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Caprice.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is a full-size passenger car whose 4.0-quart engine oil capacity — specified at 10W30 API viscosity — reflects the straightforward, serviceable engineering typical of the era. Owner feedback for this model year totals 108 complaints, with suspension issues standing out as the top problem area alongside 11 recalls, figures that place 1995 just below the 1994 peak of 196 complaints in the model's 1990–2011 complaint history. While the Caprice would go on to see complaint volumes fall dramatically — bottoming out at a single complaint in 2003 — the 1995 model sits firmly in the higher-complaint era of the platform's lifecycle, suggesting that buyers researching this year should weigh suspension and recall history carefully.

Model year2014 2013 2012 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type10W30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 19210286. Note the factory fuel filter and front wiper blades are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeSEDAN P215/75R15; WAGON P225/75R15;OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	19210286
Engine air filter	19259030
Fuel filter	25121978 discontinued
Spark plug	19301808
Front wiper blades	25689175 discontinued · alt 10283602
Serpentine belt	19244956
Thermostat	12555290 alt 12551507

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	214.2 in
Overall width	77.2 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	116.1 in
Curb weight	3990 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	55/45

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Caprice of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.2–10.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.20 sec — 1986 Wagon

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1991	Classic Sedan 5.0L V8	10.10 sec	17.60 sec	170 hp	RWD
1991	Classic Sedan 5.0L V8	10.50 sec	17.20 sec	170 hp	RWD
1991	Wagon 5.0L V8	10.50 sec	17.70 sec	170 hp	RWD
1986	Wagon 5.7L V8	7.20 sec	15.50 sec	170 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 10W30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	4.3 qt
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	5.4 qt
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)	18 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Steps	Final torque: 65 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	26 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	35 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	26 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	16 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	26 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	16 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	35 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts	12 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing Bolts	16 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.75-1.88 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	8.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	78

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	185 °F
Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	192 °F
Engine Compression	100
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH 11 inch DRUM / WITH DISC
Torque to Knuckle	38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Brake Application	WITH 11 inch DRUM / WITH DISC
Drum Runout Limit	0.006 in
Drum Nominal Diameter	11 in / 9.5 in
Drum Maximum Machining	11.06 in / 9.56 in
Drum Discard at-or-over	11.09 / 9.59

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

5.9 ft. lbs., step 2: 35

5.9 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1995 Chevrolet Caprice sits within the latter half of the generation's active federal scrutiny period, which saw consistently high complaint volumes and frequent recalls from 1991 through 1996 before dropping off significantly in 1997. While 1995 recorded 108 complaints and 11 recalls—matching the generation's peak recall count initially set in 1992—this represents a substantial decrease from 1994's spike of 196 complaints, though it remains higher than 1996's 84 complaints. For the 1995 model, the data shows top complaint areas evenly split between the Suspension and Electrical System (13 each), followed by Steering and Fuel System, Gasoline (10 each), alongside 11 crash complaints and zero fire complaints; the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Additionally, the increase to 48 Technical Service Bulletins in 1995, up from 27 the prior year, suggests the manufacturer was actively disseminating repair strategies for this maturing platform. Given the high but standard recall count and a clear downward trend in complaints from the previous year, the 1995 model is a solid used buy provided you verify that all 11 recalls have been properly addressed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

108

Owner complaints

11 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94’95’96 ’97 ’03 ’11

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 108 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension13

Electrical System13

Steering10

Fuel System, Gasoline10

Vehicle Speed Control9

Service Brakes, Hydraulic8

Power Train6

Engine & Engine Cooling6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 11 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E025000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 11/05/2009

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT…

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 48 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
17-NA-073	2023-02-21	Equipment	This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action…
PIP4723F	2022-01-14	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIP4723D	2020-01-31	Electrical System	This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
19NA273	2019-12-02	Electrical System	This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to…
PIC4696E	2019-11-22	Equipment	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 78 battery Vehicles taking 4.0 qt Engine oil filter 19210286 Engine air filter 19259030 Fuel filter 25121978 Spark plug 19301808

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Caprice take?

4.0 qt of 10W30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Caprice have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.