1992 Chevrolet Caprice
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 131 |
| 1992 | 89 |
| 1993 | 61 |
| 1994 | 146 |
| 1995 | 88 |
| 1996 | 65 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 12 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
28% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 25 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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!
NHTSA ODI report, 20050811
11% of complaints: seat belts — 10 distinct reports on file.
10% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
CAR WAS IN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY THIS IS A POLICE CAR FROM THE POLICE DEPTARTMENT. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950317
UPON STARTING, BEARLY TOUCHING GAS PEDAL, ENGINE ROARED THEN SURGED AND ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL THROUGH GARAGE, AT APPROX. 25MPH, ALSO AIRBAG FAIL TO DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI report, 19950227
8% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
UPON STARTING, BEARLY TOUCHING GAS PEDAL, ENGINE ROARED THEN SURGED AND ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL THROUGH GARAGE, AT APPROX. 25MPH, ALSO AIRBAG FAIL TO DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI report, 19950227
SAFETY TIMELINE
SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
Campaign 91V186000 — check if this car was fixed
THE STEEL WHEELS EXHIBIT FATIGUE CRACKING AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE WHEEL LUG NUT MOUNTING SURFACE DUE TO WHEEL BENDING CAUSED BY FREQUENT MISUSE OF TIRE MOUNTING EQUIPMENT, LUG NUT OVERTORQUING
Remedy: REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH REDESIGNED STEEL WHEELS.
Campaign 92V089000 — check if this car was fixed
R SEAT BELT WEBBING LENGTH
THE ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FEED AND RETURN PIPES MAY FRACTURE DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE FRAME DURING OPERATION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN PIPES USING NEW PIPE ASSEMBLIES.
Campaign 93V010000 — check if this car was fixed
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEQ 9C1 POLICE CARS IN CORROSION AREAS OF THE US AND CANADA ONLY. NOTE: VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOI
Remedy: INSTALL A SHIELDING INSULATOR UNDER THE JUNCTION BLOCK.
Campaign 93V018000 — check if this car was fixed
LWR BALL JOINT ASSEM.FAILS
THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENTS.
Campaign 96V020000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAN CORRODE AND LEAK FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR.
Campaign 97V217000 — check if this car was fixed
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE RE
Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
Campaign 06E065000 — check if this car was fixed
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. TH
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.
Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1992 Chevrolet Caprice — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (25 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 91V186000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 92V089000 (wheels) has been completed.
- Verify recall 93V010000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 93V018000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 96V020000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 97V217000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E065000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice?
The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.