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1992 Chevrolet Caprice

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
89
Latest Apr 19, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
11
Latest May 11, 2009
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
2
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
17
20 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 89 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice, most frequently naming the brakes, airbags and seat belts categories. 11 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 3 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

11 campaigns cover this model year

View all 11

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
09E025000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

May 11, 2009
42,540 units potentially affected
The defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
The risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
DOPE, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
09E012000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Apr 7, 2009
16,270 units potentially affected
The defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
The risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
SABERSPORTView on NHTSA.gov
07E088000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 24, 2007
121,680 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE93098ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

LWR BALL JOINT ASSEM.FAILS

Opened Nov 30, 1993
Closed Mar 30, 1994

There is no summary currently available

SUSPENSION
PE92079ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

R SEAT BELT WEBBING LENGTH

Opened Sep 9, 1992
Closed Jan 19, 1993

There is no summary currently available

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 89
Tires & wheels
Filed Apr 19, 2017

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.

NHTSA ID
10979408
Incident
Apr 17, 2017
Mileage
168,800 mi
Filed Jan 1, 2008

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 TAKE OVER THE PAYMENTS. I PLEADED CAN I GET PAPER SO I CAN FOLLOW UP, AND THE GARAGE OWNER KEPT AVOIDING ME. NOW I WAS GIVEN A CALL FROM THE AUTO AUCTION OWNER, THEY LOCATED THE CAR, IT WAS SOLD THREE TIMES ALL STILL HAVING ME AS THE OWNER, AND A LIEN WAS NEVER PLACED ON IT, NOR DID ANYONE CONTACT THE COMPANY TO TAKE OVER THE PAYMENTS. MY MOM SAID I TRANSACTED THIS BUSINESS AS VERY GREEN, AND THEY ALL TOOK ADVANTAGE OF ME. NOW I WILL BE SUED, IF I DO NOT BRING THEM 2,500 DOLLARS FOR HIRING AN INVESTIGATOR TO LOCATE THE CAR. THE AUTO AUCTION HAS THE CAR, AND DOES NOT WANT TO NEGOTIATE BUT RATHER DEMAND ANOTHER TYPE OF PAYMENT FOR TROUBLES I WAS UNAWARE OF. THE GARAGE OWNER IS FULL OF LIES, I HAVE HIM ON TAPE RECORDER,AND HE IS TRYING TO GET OUT OF THINGS POINTING TO HIM AS A BUSINESS CAR SALES PERSON MISS REPRESENTING ME AND NOT TRANSACTING IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER. WHAT DO I DO FROM HERE. *CN

NHTSA ID
10213372
Incident
Jul 21, 2007
Brakes
Filed Apr 13, 2006

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

NHTSA ID
10156239
Incident
Jan 1, 1901
AirbagsBody & structureBrakes+2 more
Filed Aug 11, 2005
Crash reported4 injuries reported

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

NHTSA ID
10132331
Incident
Jun 26, 2005
Mileage
110,000 mi
AirbagsBrakesSeat belts
Filed Aug 11, 2005
Crash reported4 injuries reported

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

NHTSA ID
10132329
Incident
Jun 26, 2005
Mileage
110,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Nov 1, 2003

UPON BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT "SNAPPED" AT THE NUT, RESULTING IN THE BALL JOINT SEPARATING FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. *LA

NHTSA ID
10045234
Incident
Oct 31, 2003
Mileage
119,635 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 26, 2003

ABS MODULE IS NOT PUMPING BRAKE FLUID, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

NHTSA ID
10037649
Incident
Aug 22, 2003
Mileage
118,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Jul 31, 2002

HORN BUTTON IS PLASTIC. CONSUMER CAN PUSH THE BUTTON STRAIGHT THROUGH, CAUSING IT TO GET STUCK. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

NHTSA ID
8015218
Incident
Jun 24, 2002

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

020730024A

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

438206A

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

UNKNOWN

438206

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WIPER CHATTER DURING COLD WEATHER. *TW

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet Caprice by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2018000—
2017000—
2016000—
2015000—
2014123145.5
2013640—
2012030—
2011130—
2004000—
2003100—
1997300—
1996658353.6
19958811561.6
199414610463.7
1993616056.7
1992Viewing8911263.6
199113110466.8
1990622—
1989182260.0
1988123152.7
1987174261.7
1986303464.6
1985454—
1984724—
1983811—
1982020—
1981020—
1980030—
1979340—
1978030—
1977240—
1976020—
1974030—
1973010—
1972020—
1971030—
1969040—
1968020—
1967020—
1966020—
1965030—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.