Complaints
133
Crashes
26
Fires
1
Injuries
48
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#126 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:110,000 mi
Crash-related:4
#211 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:9
#310 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 26 | 4 | — | 110,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 11 | 9 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
26
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,000
Air Bags:Frontal
11
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Chevrolet Caprice — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1992 Chevrolet Caprice has 133 NHTSA complaints, 26 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 26 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (26 complaints, avg 110,000 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (11 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Retractor (10 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 110,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice include 26 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 48 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Chevrolet Caprice?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Caprice reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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