1990 Chevrolet Caprice Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1990 Chevrolet Caprice covers the sedan and wagon in Base, Classic, Classic Brougham and Classic LS Brougham form. Power comes from the 262-cubic-inch 4.3-liter V6 or one of two overhead-valve V8s, the 305-cubic-inch 5.0-liter and the 350-cubic-inch 5.7-liter, each naturally aspirated and running on gasoline. With four trims on two bodies, the difference between one car and the next is mostly equipment, and the wiring diagrams are where that difference shows.
Engines covered
- 5.0L V8 (305 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 4.3L V6 (262 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
- 4-door wagon
Trims covered
- Base
- Classic
- Classic Brougham
- Classic LS Brougham
Known issues on the 1990 Caprice. Two recalls appear on the federal record. One covers replacement oil filters that can seal poorly and let engine oil out where it may ignite. The other concerns plastic fuel filter assemblies that develop leaks, with static charge built up in the plastic lines and filter acting as the ignition source. Six owner complaints were filed, two on seat belts, two on speed control and one on the wheels. Fuel line routing, filter service and the cruise control diagnostics are all covered with their specifications here.
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 VEHI
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING N
PLASTIC FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLIES MAY DEVELOP LEAKS.
FUEL LEAKS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO STATICCHARGE BUILD UPS FOUND IN THE PLAS
REPLACE PLASTIC ASSEMBLY WITH METAL FUEL FILTER AND BRACKET.
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
WHILE PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CONSUMER WAS STANDING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, THE VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER CRASHI
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WERE ANCHORED TO THE DOOR, IF THE DOOR OPENED, THE PASSENGER WAS NOT SECURE. *JB
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WERE ATTACHED TO THE DOOR. CONSUMER STATED IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR AND THE DOOR OPENED, THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER MAY FALL OUT.*JB
WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH LEFT FRONT RIM, BROKEN FROM CENTER AND WHEEL DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FALL DOWN ON ITS LEFT HUD. IT DAMAGED LEFT FENDER. UNABLE
Showing the 4 most serious of 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
