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1991 Chevrolet

Caprice Wagon

Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L

Chevrolet Caprice: best and worst years
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon (photo 1 of 2)

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Overview

Body
Midsize-Large Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
214 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
55 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
116 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,607 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
115 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
55 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
5
Owner complaints
131
Reported injuries
14

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC20%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL12%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE8%
  • SEAT BELTS8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 154 total.

Chevrolet Caprice: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.