Model year guide

1987 Chevrolet Caprice

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1987 Chevrolet Caprice at a glance

Combined15–19 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1987 Chevrolet Caprice MPG & running costs

Combined15–19 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,870
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Automatic 4-spd
Passenger volume110 cu ft
Cargo volume21 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,350 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1987 Chevrolet Caprice costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,350
Fuel only$19,350
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1987 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles on record

1987 Chevrolet Caprice1G1BL51Z4H9159369 1987 Chevrolet Caprice1G1BL5170H9152192

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1987 Chevrolet Caprice — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice get?

The 1987 Chevrolet Caprice has U.S. EPA estimates of 15–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.