1992 Chevrolet Caprice Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 17%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice, 17% of the 89 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #855060, filed 2000-01“The vehicle stalls while driving and veers to the right when stalling at highway speeds. Tt the brake and the steering wheel locked up and the vehicle went out of control. The left turn signal burned out twice. There was a bumping sound coming from underneath the vehicle while driving. Ignition coil failed.”
NHTSA complaint #975488, filed 1995-11“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.”
NHTSA complaint #871739, filed 2000-09“The dashboard had to be replaced because of toxic fumes. Later the instrument panel caught on fire while parked. Dealer has to replace whole dashboard.”
NHTSA complaint #828861, filed 1998-10“Vehicle stalls out at any speed, almost resulting in accident. Tt dealer replaced ignition coil, vehicle still stalls, possible engine failure. Rough idle. Left turn signal burned out 2 times. Bolt covers on wheels snap off easily. Abs light illuminated. Ignition cylinder locks, dealer replaced ignition switch. Replaced wipers, not cleaning windshield. Clunk noise underneath car, retorqued rear control arms, cross members, and front control arms. Map lights illuminated. Brakes squeak, deale replaced rotors. Rear view mirror replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #974233, filed 1995-10Related recalls
- 93V018000Feb 9, 1993System: electrical.vehicle description: seq 9c1 police cars in corrosion areas of the us and canada only. Note: vehicles originally sold or currently…Covers: Chevrolet Caprice 1991–1992
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 33% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 12 | 14% |
| 1994 | 32 | 22% |
| 1993 | 15 | 25% |
| 1992 | 15 | 17% |
| 1991 | 16 | 12% |
| 1990 | 1 | 17% |
| 1988 | 3 | 25% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1983 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice
30 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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