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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1BL52P7TR181744 · Checked Oct 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1G1BL52P7TR•••••• 1996 Chevrolet CAPRICE

This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 1996 Chevrolet CAPRICE build (5 vs 2).

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51on the model
30builds in total
Most reported Power Train 2 Equipment 1 Fuel System 1 Gasoline 1

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Service Brakes Jul 2002
While driving, brake hose rubs its mounting bolt. It was installed with a loop in the hose. Repair has been made on vehicle.*ak consumer stated the hose was worn in the reenforcing layer of the hose, consumer noticed this when the wheel was off
Fuel System May 2001
Wires for fuel sending unit have burned and melted, including electrical fuel connector plug inside gas tank, causing a fire hazard. Consumer has replaced unit, and noticed that new part was redesigned and been modified, indicating a problem with old design. Consumer still has…
Power Train Jan 1999
Insufficient lubrication of the differential unit caused vehicle to fishtail and loss of control(lockup). Owner's manual does not state that vehicle lock up can occur if the fluid is not changed within the first 6,000 miles. Mjs
Wheels Dec 1995
While driving left rear wheel came off. Tt
Power Train Jan 1997
Heard ticking noise, found broken flywheel and broken bolts in torque converter, replaced flywheel 3 times

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1BL52P7TR181744 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.