CarRecallWatchThe 1992 Chevrolet Caprice has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA, including 16 crashes, 1 fire, 20 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (35 reports).
1992 Chevrolet Caprice recalls
Most common 1992 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Problem areas named in the 89 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 35 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Seat Belts | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Suspension | 7 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Tires | 4 |
What owners report
TIRE FAILURE- CORD SEPARATION. AT 65MPH THE TIRE SUDDENLY FAILED AND LOST PRESSURE. PRESSURE HAD BEEN CHECKED 2 DAYS EARLIER. TREAD HAS BEEN WORN LESS THAN 25% HAVE PICTURES OF DAMAGE WHICH SHOWS MISSING PORTION OF RUBBER AND EXPOSED METAL BELTS ON OUTSIDE OF TIRE. STILL HAVE TIRE IN MY POSSESSION. CONTACTED COOPER BUT THEY STATED THIS DATE CODE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALLS FOR THIS TIRE LINE.
I PURCHASED MY FIRST VEHICLE, NO LINE OF CREDIT AT A AUTO AUCTION, CAR COST 2,648.07 AND PAYMENTS $167.61 TOTAL 8,039.62 PAID $ 1,000.00 CASH DEPOSIT. THE CAR BROKE DOWN THE NEXT DAY, I HAD IT TOWED TO A GARAGE, THE WARRANTY WOULD NOT FIX THE CAR. GARAGE OWNER CALLED AUDITION OWNER TO PICK UP THE CAR AS REPO WITH MY APPROVAL, AND I ALSO CALL AND GAVE ADDRESS TO CAR AUCTION DEALER. THEY DID NOT RESPOND, THE GARAGE OWNER WITH MY PERMISSION SOLD THE CAR TO SOMEONE WHO WERE TO TAKE OVER THE CAR PAYMENTS. THE GARAGE PERSON SAID HE DID, AND GAVE ME $300.00, AND SAID THERE IS NO NEED FOR ME TO DO PAPER WORK A LIEN FROM THE PEOPLE WOULD BE SUFFICIENT, AND THEY WILL CONTACT THE AUTO AUCTION AND TA
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
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, AND LESLIE IS GOING TO NEED BACK SURGERY, AND A HIP,AND KNEE REPLACEMENT!*JB
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 ON ABS!. *JB
1992 Chevrolet Caprice questions
Does the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Suspension:Rear; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery; Wheels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice?
Based on 89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (35), Electrical System (17), Air Bags (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 1992 Chevrolet Caprice has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.