Total Complaints
5 filings
CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC · model year
1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC
5 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1992CHEVROLETCAPRICE CLASSIC carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1992 CAPRICE CLASSIC is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 2 filings, followed by steering:column (2) and electrical system:horn (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1992 CAPRICE CLASSIC, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20080708SERVICE 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.
Mileage: 193,806
20071119ELECTRICAL 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
20040511STEERING:COLUMN
1992 CHEVEROLEDT CLASSIC CAPRIC CAR STARTED SMOKING AROUND STEERING COLUMN APRIL 29, 2004
20040511STEERING:COLUMN
1992 CHEVEROLEDT CLASSIC CAPRIC CAR STARTED SMOKING AROUND STEERING COLUMN APRIL 29, 2004
20010327SERVICE 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
Compare 1992CHEVROLETCAPRICE CLASSIC to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC have?▼
The 1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC?▼
The most-complained component for the 1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING:COLUMN and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN.
Is the 1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.