1992 Chevrolet Caprice Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice, 6% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
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“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“Backing out; steering would not turn left/right. Went up on curb. Accelerated to get off. Called dealer & someone picked vehicle up. Ball joints disconnected. Bolts/nuts missing that are attached to ball joints.”
NHTSA complaint #819769, filed 1997-11Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 67% |
| 2013 | 1 | 17% |
| 1996 | 6 | 9% |
| 1995 | 11 | 13% |
| 1994 | 13 | 9% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 6 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice
30 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSuspension
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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