MYRModel Year Report

1992 Chevrolet Cavalier

▲ Better than typical
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:59.618Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
137
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

42% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 18 complaints 1987: 24 complaints 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 43 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 137 complaints 1992 137 1993: 148 complaints 1994: 217 complaints 1995: 271 complaints 1996: 503 complaints 1997: 540 complaints 1997 1998: 345 complaints 1999: 240 complaints 2000: 315 complaints 2000 2001: 243 complaints 2002: 196 complaints 2003: 678 complaints 2003 2004: 330 complaints 2005: 287 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 24 complaints 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 43 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1990 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 137 complaints 1992 137 1993: 148 complaints 1994: 217 complaints 1994 1995: 271 complaints 1996: 503 complaints 1996 1997: 540 complaints 1998: 345 complaints 1998 1999: 240 complaints 2000: 315 complaints 2000 2001: 243 complaints 2002: 196 complaints 2002 2003: 678 complaints 2004: 330 complaints 2004 2005: 287 complaints
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 24 complaints 1987 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 43 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1990 1991: 56 complaints 1991 1992: 137 complaints 1992 137 1993: 148 complaints 1993 1994: 217 complaints 1994 1995: 271 complaints 1995 1996: 503 complaints 1996 1997: 540 complaints 1997 1998: 345 complaints 1998 1999: 240 complaints 1999 2000: 315 complaints 2000 2001: 243 complaints 2001 2002: 196 complaints 2002 2003: 678 complaints 2003 2004: 330 complaints 2004 2005: 287 complaints 2005

1992: 137 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19833
19848
19854
198618
198724
198812
198943
199055
199156
1992137
1993148
1994217
1995271
1996503
1997540
1998345
1999240
2000315
2001243
2002196
2003678
2004330
2005287

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

42% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

19% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Brake wiring repaired due to brake/ABS light coming on.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-01-17

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE

Seats

9% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing recliner.

CRASHINJURY

Visibility

7% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing windshield and switch/wiring.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1991-09-05Latches/locks/linkages91V166000 The secondary hood latch spring is improperly installed or missing, leading to a condition where the secondary hood latch does not engage the secondary striker.

    Remedy: Inspect hood latch assemblies and, where necessary, install a new secondary hood latch spring.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Chevrolet Cavalier — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 58 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V166000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.