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.
The worst 1992 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes30
- Electrical15
- Airbags14
- Seat belts14
- Acceleration7
- Suspension6
- Steering5
- Tires4
- Body3
- Engine3
- Fuel system3
- Lights3
- Visibility3
- Locks2
- Transmission2
- Wheels2
- Seats1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice
Recalls 6
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The antilock brake system (ABS) modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage can reduce brake effectiveness and increase stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the ABS modulator.
Recall number 97V217000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- The rear lower control arm can crack at the rear stabilizer bar attachment.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 96V020000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 93V018000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- The engine mounted fuel feed and return pipes may fracture due to contact with the engine frame during operation.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 93V010000 · Recall details
Wheels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 92V089000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- Secondary hood latch assemblies can corrode, causing a high latch release effort and possibly preventing the hood from latching properly when it is closed.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 91V186000 · Recall details
See all 6 recalls for the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice
Defect investigations
Lwr ball joint assem.fails
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PE93098
R seat belt webbing length
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PE92079
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1992 Chevrolet Caprice fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 23-24 | 18 |
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13-15 | 19-23 | 15-18 |
What 1992 Chevrolet Caprice owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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!
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!.
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.
Abs module is not pumping brake fluid, causing extended stopping distance.
Horn button is plastic. Consumer can push the button straight through, causing it to get stuck. Dealer will be notified.
Horn stopped working and was replaced in november of 2001. At this time horn stopped working again.
Consumer complains that the jake brake is noisy while drive in the city.
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Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice
Is the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice reliable?
Owners have filed 89 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice, 14.8 times a typical Caprice model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice?
Brakes, with 30 complaints. Next is electrical (15).
How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice have?
6 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, suspension and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V217000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Caprice have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Caprice model years with the most brakes complaints are 1991 (31 complaints), 1992 (30 complaints) and 1994 (18 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice range from 15 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 16 city and 24 highway.
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