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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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1987 Chevrolet Caprice: Quick Overview

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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Specifications

Vehicle Information
Year 1987
Make Chevrolet
Model Caprice
Trim -
Style -
Type Sedan
Category Compact Car
Manufacturing Details
Made In United States
Manufacturing City KANSAS CITY
Dimensions
Doors 4-Door
Curb Weight -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating -
Overall Height -
Overall Length -
Overall Width -
Wheelbase Length -
Standard Seating -
Engine & Performance
Engine 5.7 L V-8
Engine Size 5.7L
Engine Cylinders 8
Transmission -
Transmission Type -
Transmission Speeds -
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Additional Features
Anti-Brake System -
Steering Type -
Pricing
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) -
Invoice Price -
Delivery Charges -

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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Prices and Market Value

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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Type Gasoline
Fuel Capacity -
City Mileage -
Highway Mileage -

1987 Chevrolet Caprice Recalls & Defects

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever and Linkage:column Shift
Recall date 1987-10-26
Recall no. 87v168000
Source NHTSA
Summary Manual Valve Link IN THE Transmission MAY Have Been Improperly Formed.
Consequence THE Valve Link Could Separate Resulting IN A Gearselection Different From What THE Driver Selects. Also, Car Could BE Startedwith Transmission IN Gear Allowing Vehicle TO Move IN AN Unanticipateddirection.
Remedy Replace THE Manual Valve Detent Lever Link.
Notes System: Transmissionvehicle Description: Passenger Cars and Wagons With 200 4R Transmissions.
Vehicle Speed Control
Recall date 1989-06-16
Recall no. 89v102000
Source NHTSA
Summary A Small Nylon Bushing IN THE Cruise Control Servo Bail MAY Slip OUT OF Place, Causing Intermittent and Unexpected Increases IN Engine Speed or Dieseling (Engine RUN ON With Ignition Off).
Consequence Servo ROD Assembly Could Catch ON Engine Components Andresult IN A Stuck Throttle With Potential FOR A Vehicle Crash.
Remedy Install A NEW Bushing IN Cruise Control Servo Bail.
Notes System:cruise Control.vehicle Description:passenger Vehicles Equipped With Cruise Control Andcertain Gasoline and Diesel Engines.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Recall date 2006-05-19
Recall no. 06e043000
Source NHTSA
Summary Certain Replacement Fuel Filters, Fram Brand Name P/N G3727, With Date Codes X52911 Through X60801 Sequentially or X600141 and A Mexico Country or Origin Marking ON THE Fuel Filter Housing Manufactured From October 18, 2005, Through March 21, 2006, Sold FOR USE ON THE Vehicles Listed Above and ON Certain School Buses. (TO SEE THE School Bus Engine Sizes, Click ON "document Search" and Then "bus Applications"). THE Connector ON THE Fuel Filter WAS NOT Manufactured TO Honeywell's Specification. AS A Result, THE O-Ring MAY NOT Seat Correctly ON THE Fuel Line.
Consequence This Condition MAY Cause AN Inadequate Seal AT THE Connection, Potentially Leading TO A Fuel Leak. IN THE Presence OF AN Ignition Source, A Fire Could Occur.
Remedy Honeywell Will Notify Owners and Replace THE Fuel Filters Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON October 18, 2006. Owners MAY Contact Fram Customer Service AT 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
Notes This Recall Only Pertains TO Aftermarket Fram Fuel Filters and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed ON THE Vehicles Listed.customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Equipment
Recall date 2007-10-24
Recall no. 07e088000
Source NHTSA
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.
Notes Customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.

1987 Chevrolet Caprice Insurance

Insurance for a 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sedan with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.

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Eugene is an automotive enthusiast with over 15 years of experience in the used car market. As a writer at VINCheck.info, he brings deep industry insight and a passion for cars, helping readers make smart, informed decisions. Eugene has written hundreds of used car reviews and is known for breaking down complex automotive topics into clear, actionable advice. Over the years, he has driven and worked on a wide range of vehicles—starting with tuning street cars in his early days and eventually focusing on performance upgrades and reliability improvements. Today, he specializes in evaluating used vehicles through the lens of real-world ownership and enthusiast needs. A longtime fan of Porsche, Eugene especially appreciates vehicles that blend durability with driving enjoyment.