Model year record

1992 Chevrolet Cavalier

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 178 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Cavalier, 1988–1994 generation
Pictured: the 1988–1994 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V166000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,212
Reported to NHTSA
1991-09-23
Owners notified
1991-09-05

Defect description

THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR MISSING, LEADING TO A CONDITION WHERE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE THE SECONDARY STRIKER.

Safety risk

IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT ENGAGED, AND THEPRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. IFTHIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE HOOD MAY CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD,REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OF THE DRIVER AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

INSPECT HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES AND, WHERE NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING.

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 slip39—
Seats7—
Electrical system: ignition5—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5—
Engine and engine cooling: engine515,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission515,500 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5—
Vehicle speed control5—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers4—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Visibility: windshield4—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator315,500 mi
Seat belts3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electrical system: starter assembly2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Seat belts: front: webbing2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Structure: body2120,000 mi
Structure: body: door2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Latches/locks/linkages115,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module115,500 mi
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering1129,400 mi
Steering: column1—
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires1126,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1114,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—
Wheels1—

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

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