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1992 Chevrolet CapriceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 89 owner complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.3× the Caprice median · #3 of 11 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints8931 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage110kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 19, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice has problems

89 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic305
Electrical system151
Air bags1412
Seat belts142
Vehicle speed control73
Suspension60
Steering51
Tires40
Exterior lighting30
9 other systems202

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

1992 Chevrolet Caprice recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 97V-217 · Nov 24, 1997 · 56,701 vehicles

Risk. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: rear

Recall 96V-020 · Jan 31, 1996 · 154,214 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN BE AGGRAVATED BY THE SEVERE DUTY CYCLE OF THESE VEHICLES AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRACTURE COMPLETELY CAUSING A LOSS OF…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 93V-018 · Feb 9, 1993 · 20,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A MELTED JUNCTION BLOCK, SMOKE,AND BURNED UNDERHOOD WIRING RESULTING IN A DISABLED VEHICLE OR A VEHICLE FIRE.THIS CONDITION CAN OCCUR…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Recall 93V-010 · Jan 19, 1993 · 1,771 vehicles

Risk. IF THE FUEL PIPE FRACTURES, GASOLINE WILL BE FORCED ATPRESSURE FROM THE FUEL PIPES INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RESULTING IN ANUNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE GASOLINE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
–no report yet

Wheels

Recall 92V-089 · Jun 24, 1992 · 34,717 vehicles

Risk. THE CRACKING CAN CAUSE WHEEL FRACTURING AND SUBSEQUENTSEPARATION FROM THE AXLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Hood: latch

Recall 91V-186 · Oct 29, 1991 · 224,588 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED, ANDTHE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD WHILE THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Caprice year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Caprice median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1992 Chevrolet Caprice safety ratings

1992 Chevrolet Caprice 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice, and the recalls they led to.

  1. R SEAT BELT WEBBING LENGTHPE92079 · closed Jan 19, 1993
    No recall
  2. LWR BALL JOINT ASSEM.FAILSPE93098 · closed Mar 30, 1994
    No recall
In owners' words

What Caprice owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1992 CAPRICE DOES NOT GIVE MAXIMUM SLOW DOWN OR STOP ABILITY. *TS THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE ABS BRAKES DO NOT ADEQUATELY STOP THE VEHICLE DURING PANIC STOPS. *NM
Complaint 10156239 · Apr 13, 2006
I'M NOT TRYING TO DO DUAL COMPLAINTS. WHILE BRAKING,PRIOR TO IMPACT, THERE WAS A LOUD CLICKING COMING FROM THE ABS CONTROL UNIT UNDER THE HOOD, ALSO THE COMPUTER ECM, SHOWS THAT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, SERIOUS LIFETIME INJURIES, I'M GOING INTO A POWERCHAIR, AT 42 THERE IS NO SURGERY THAT WILL HELP ME,…
Complaint 10132331 · Aug 11, 2005 · 110,000 miles
AIRBAG AND BRAKES FAILED, AND CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES. TWO PEOPLE WERE THROWN INTO DASHBOARD,WINDSHIELD, WHEN SEAT BELTS FAILED TO HOLD, DRIVER NEVER TOOK FOOT OFF OF BRAKES, AIRBAG (DEPLOY SENSOR) ON GROUND, CAR IS IN BACKYARD IF YOU WANT TO SEE! I NOW FIND OUT THERE WAS 9 (PROBLEMS), RECALLS, TWO…
Complaint 10132329 · Aug 11, 2005 · 110,000 miles

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