MYRModel Year Report

1992 Chevrolet Cavalier

▲ Better than typical
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:03:19.561Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Cavalier Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 8 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1987: 24 complaints 1988: 12 complaints 1988 1989: 43 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 55 complaints 1992: 134 complaints 1992 1993: 146 complaints 1994: 212 complaints 1995: 270 complaints 1996: 503 complaints 1996 1997: 540 complaints 1998: 345 complaints 1999: 240 complaints 2000: 315 complaints 2000 2001: 243 complaints 2002: 196 complaints 2003: 678 complaints 2004: 330 complaints 2004 2005: 287 complaints 2005
1992: 134 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19821
19833
19848
19854
198618
198724
198812
198943
199055
199155
1992134
1993146
1994212
1995270
1996503
1997540
1998345
1999240
2000315
2001243
2002196
2003678
2004330
2005287

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 28%

28% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 38 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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BRAKE PEDAL WILL PERIODICALLY GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT BRAKES ENGAGING. MY DAUGHTER HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS, THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THERE WAS LITTLE DAMAGE. MECHANIC CAN FIND NO PROBLEMS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050830

ABS BRAKE LOCK UP IN DRY WEATHER. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950227

SEATS 5%

5% of complaints: seats — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SEATS 4%

4% of complaints: seats — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19910905 — latches/locks/linkages

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.

Campaign 91V166000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Chevrolet Cavalier — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (38 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V166000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1989 ▲ 1991 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ■ 1997 ■ 1996

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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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.