Model year record
1992 Chevrolet Caprice Classic recalls & problems
The 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Classic has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 5 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Classic.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 2 | — |
| SteeringColumn | 2 | — |
| Electrical systemHorn | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO A LOW GEAR AND ALLOWED IT TO COAST TO A COMPLETE STOP. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY DISCOVERED A LEAK FROM THE ABS MODULATOR. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V217000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 193,806.
- Electrical system › Horn
THE HORN BUTTONS ON MY 1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC (5.0L V-8), HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY YEAR PRIOR TO VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION. THE BUTTONS FUNCTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 2-3 USES BEFORE BREAKING AND HAVING TO BE REPLACED. *TR
- Steering › Column
1992 CHEVEROLEDT CLASSIC CAPRIC CAR STARTED SMOKING AROUND STEERING COLUMN APRIL 29, 2004
- Steering › Column
1992 CHEVEROLEDT CLASSIC CAPRIC CAR STARTED SMOKING AROUND STEERING COLUMN APRIL 29, 2004
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
THE ABS MODULATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING THE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF ABS FUNCTION. NLM
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.