Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗GM/ABS MODULATOR
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAN CORRODE AND LEAK FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT.
- Consequence
- BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR.
GM/SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:CONTROL ARM
- Summary
- THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION CAN BE AGGRAVATED BY THE SEVERE DUTY CYCLE OF THESE VEHICLES AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRACTURE COMPLETELY CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENTS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSE AND FUSE RECEPTICLE
- Summary
- SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEQ 9C1 POLICE CARS IN CORROSION AREAS OF THE US AND CANADA ONLY. NOTE: VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEWJERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, AND WISCONSIN. A ELECTRICAL GROUND-OUT CONDITION MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE 12 VOLT JUNCTION BLOCK AND THE METAL INNER FENDER SKIRT.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A MELTED JUNCTION BLOCK, SMOKE,AND BURNED UNDERHOOD WIRING RESULTING IN A DISABLED VEHICLE OR A VEHICLE FIRE.THIS CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION OR WHILE THE VEHICLEIS PARKED AND THE IGNITION IS IN THE "OFF" POSITION.
- Remedy
- INSTALL A SHIELDING INSULATOR UNDER THE JUNCTION BLOCK.
FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS AND PUMP
- Summary
- THE ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FEED AND RETURN PIPES MAY FRACTURE DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE FRAME DURING OPERATION.
- Consequence
- IF THE FUEL PIPE FRACTURES, GASOLINE WILL BE FORCED ATPRESSURE FROM THE FUEL PIPES INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RESULTING IN ANUNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE GASOLINE IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN PIPES USING NEW PIPE ASSEMBLIES.
WHEELS
- Summary
- THE STEEL WHEELS EXHIBIT FATIGUE CRACKING AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE WHEEL LUG NUT MOUNTING SURFACE DUE TO WHEEL BENDING CAUSED BY FREQUENT MISUSE OF TIRE MOUNTING EQUIPMENT, LUG NUT OVERTORQUING, AND THE UNUSUAL OPERATING CONDITIONS EXPERIENCED BY POLICE VEHICLES.
- Consequence
- THE CRACKING CAN CAUSE WHEEL FRACTURING AND SUBSEQUENTSEPARATION FROM THE AXLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH REDESIGNED STEEL WHEELS.
STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES
- Summary
- SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.
- Consequence
- IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED, ANDTHE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OFTHE DRIVER AND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy
- INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
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Owner complaints (89)
89 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 89 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 30 | 33.7% |
| Electrical system | 15 | 16.9% |
| Air bags | 14 | 15.7% |
| Seat belts | 14 | 15.7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 7.9% |
| Suspension | 6 | 6.7% |
| Steering | 5 | 5.6% |
| Tires | 4 | 4.5% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 3.4% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 3.4% |
How 1992 compares with other Caprice years
Best and worst Caprice years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 12 | 1 |
| 1989 | 18 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991 | 131 | 5 |
| 1992 | 89 | 6 |
| 1993 | 61 | 1 |
| 1994 | 146 | 6 |
| 1995 | 88 | 7 |
| 1996 | 65 | 4 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 19 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,550
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 468 g/mi
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 19 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 19 | $3,550 | 468 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 24 / 18 | $3,700 | 494 |
| 5 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 23 / 18 | $3,700 | 494 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 23 / 18 | $3,700 | 494 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 19 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 1992 Caprice for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1992 Chevrolet Caprice FAQ
How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 97V217000 (brake), 96V020000 (suspension), 93V018000 (electrical), 93V010000 (fuel system), 92V089000 (wheel), 91V186000 (latch). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1992 Chevrolet Caprice problems?
Owners filed 89 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (30), Electrical system (15), Air bags (14) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice get?
EPA rates the 4.3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 16 city, 24 highway and 19 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 1992 Caprice compare with other years?
Among the 1988–1997 Chevrolet Caprice model years at least five years old, the 1997 drew the fewest complaints (3) and the 1994 the most (146). The 1992 drew 89. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.