1992 Chevrolet Caprice
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
11 recalls name the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
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.
Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the antilock brake system (ABS) modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brake fluid leakage can reduce brake effectiveness and increase stopping distances.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the ABS modulator.
The rear lower control arm can crack at the rear stabilizer bar attachment.
Risk and remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
The engine mounted fuel feed and return pipes may fracture due to contact with the engine frame during operation.
Risk and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
89 complaints17 involved a crash1 involved a fire21 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
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.
- Unknown or other
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…
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module · Seat belts · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module · Steering › Column · Structure
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
- Air bags · Seat belts · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
ABS module IS not pumping brake fluid, causing extended stopping distance. *Ak
- Electrical system › Horn
Horn button IS plastic. Consumer can push the button straight through, causing it to get stuck. Dealer will be notified.*ak
- Electrical system › Horn
Horn stopped working and was replaced in november of 2001. At this time horn stopped working again.*ak
- Equipment
Consumer complains that the jake brake IS noisy while drive in the city. *jg
- Air bags › Frontal
During vehicle collision, drivers side air bag failed to deploy, resulting in injury to driver, driver sustained injuries to nose and eyes. *tt
- Tires › Tread/belt
The tire on the front drivers side lost its tread and tore off the wheel well molding and damaged the inside cover,causing consumer to loose control of vehicle, the tires were original equipment on the vehicle at the time of purchase (general radial size 15). nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The vehicle experienced total brake failure as a result of a leaking ABS modulator, after the repair the consumer came acroos a safety recall which he never received for the repair of the modulator and request that the dealer should be responsible for the cost of a new modulator. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer received recall 97v217000 notice for ABS system. Dealer was suppose to inspect and replace ABS. Dealer inspected ABS brakes, but did not replace them. ABS failed later, and delaer will not honor recall. *ak consumer IS requesting reimbursement. *slc
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Belt retractor spring IS wearing through plastic casing, causing complete failure of the seatbelt locking mechanisim. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Front driver, and passenger seat belts recoil spring keep wearing through the plastic housing that holds it in place, causing the seat belts not to retract. The dealer has been contacted.*ak
- Air bags · Electrical system › Horn
Horn would intermittently operate. Vehicle taken to an independent repair shop, and informed consumer that air bag assembly would move around inside of the steering wheel and obstruct the operation of the horn. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving the tread on the right rear tire came off the tire causing damage to the right rear panel of the vehicle (firestone fr 721 tire size: 215/75r15). nlm
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control
After turning the car on and shfting in gear car will lunge forward abruptly.
- Electrical system › Horn
Consumer had to replace horn switch 4 times in 2 years. prongs that are holding it standing up were braking off. dealer just keeps ordering the part. *ak *ML
- Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
The power window controls are inoperative. Yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving in inclement weather the front wheels lock up and make a loud grinding noise when the ABS brakes are applied. nlm
- Electrical system › Horn
When depressing horn buttons, horn does not work. horn switch was replaced in december of 1999. This was the second time the swtich has been replaced. first time was in april of 1996. dealer was called about the problem, problem has not been corrected. *ak *ML
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving in town another vehicle ran the stop sign and the two vehicles collided. upon impact, driver's side air bag didn't deploy. vehicle totalled. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Vehicle speed control
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Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Lwr ball joint assem.fails
There is no summary currently available
- R seat belt webbing length
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Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 45823Unknown
- 37951Wiper chatter during cold weather.
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