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1979 Chevrolet Caprice recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1979 Chevrolet Caprice recalls, newest first

October 24, 2007NHTSA 07E088000121,680 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 13, 1979NHTSA 79V2470001,326,404 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary
The heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. This is due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage.
Remedy
Dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 2, 1979NHTSA 79V161000476,245 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary
A child could open the rear side compartment door and enter this compartment. The child could become entrapped if the door were to close, as it cannot be unlatched from the inside.
Remedy
Dealer will replace the original compartment door latch, which can be latched without a key, with a new assembly that requires a key to latch as well as lock the door.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 6, 1979NHTSA 79V14200015,328 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Summary
On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which is operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. This can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay electrically engaged.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake stoplight and cruise control switch at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1979 Chevrolet Caprice with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner2
  2. Power train › Automatic transmission2
  3. Electrical system › Horn1
  4. Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor1

Other Chevrolet Caprice years

Other 1979 Chevrolet models

Questions

Does the 1979 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, seat belts, latches/locks/linkages, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1979 Chevrolet Caprice recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Chevrolet Caprice?
3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.