Known Recalls

Model year record

1992 Chevrolet Caprice

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 133 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V217000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
56,701
Reported to NHTSA
1997-11-24
Owners notified
1998-01-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAN CORRODE AND LEAK FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V020000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
154,214
Reported to NHTSA
1996-01-31
Owners notified
1996-02-22

Defect description

THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V018000

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Component
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
20,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-02-09
Owners notified
1993-03-23

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A SHIELDING INSULATOR UNDER THE JUNCTION BLOCK.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V010000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,771
Reported to NHTSA
1993-01-19
Owners notified
1993-02-26

Defect description

THE ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FEED AND RETURN PIPES MAY FRACTURE DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE FRAME DURING OPERATION.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN PIPES USING NEW PIPE ASSEMBLIES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V089000

Wheels

Component
Wheels
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
34,717
Reported to NHTSA
1992-06-24
Owners notified
1992-07-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE CRACKING CAN CAUSE WHEEL FRACTURING AND SUBSEQUENTSEPARATION FROM THE AXLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH REDESIGNED STEEL WHEELS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V186000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
224,588
Reported to NHTSA
1991-10-29
Owners notified
1991-10-31

Defect description

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip26110,000 mi
Air bags: frontal11—
Seat belts: front: retractor10—
Electrical system: horn7—
Vehicle speed control6—
Electrical system: ignition5—
Air bags4110,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Equipment2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2—
Seat belts2110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Suspension2—
Suspension: front: control arm2—
Suspension: rear2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Unknown or other2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1110,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: driveline1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Steering: column1110,000 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1—
Structure1110,000 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1119,635 mi
Tires1168,800 mi
Tires: bead1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1—
Wheels: hub1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1991 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.