1992 Chevrolet Caprice Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 34%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice, 34% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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!”
NHTSA complaint #10132331, filed 2005-08, 110,000 miles“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!.”
NHTSA complaint #10132329, filed 2005-08, 110,000 miles“After we took our 92 Caprice in for oil change on oct. 22 with complimentary check of the brakes at dealer, we were told we needed the brakes replaced, especially the back ones, with the front ones needing replacedment in a few months. Going home the ABS warning light came on & stayed on. This was the first time the light had gone on while driving. We stopped the car & light went off, but after began driving light went back on & stayed on. We took Caprice to dealer & they checked it & reported that we needed a modulator valve at a cost of $1400, plus labor. …”
NHTSA complaint #700058, filed 1998-10“1992 Caprice does not give maximum slow down or stop ability. The consumer feels that the ABS brakes do not adequately stop the vehicle during panic stops.”
NHTSA complaint #10156239, filed 2006-04“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. Consumer is requesting reimbursement.”
NHTSA complaint #877026, filed 2000-12Related recalls
- 97V217000Nov 24, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The antilock brake system (abs) modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit.Covers: Chevrolet Caprice 1992, Buick Roadmaster 1992, Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1992
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 17% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 7% |
| 1994 | 18 | 12% |
| 1993 | 13 | 21% |
| 1992 | 30 | 34% |
| 1991 | 32 | 24% |
| 1989 | 3 | 17% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
| 1987 | 3 | 18% |
| 1986 | 19 | 63% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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