1992 Chevrolet Caprice Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,635miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice, 7% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,635 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Upon backing out of a parking space, the driver's side lower ball joint snapped at the nut, resulting in the ball joint separating from the lower control arm.”
NHTSA complaint #10045234, filed 2003-11, 119,635 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 1997-11“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
- 96V020000Jan 31, 1996The rear lower control arm can crack at the rear stabilizer bar attachment.Covers: Chevrolet Caprice 1991–1996
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 17% |
| 1996 | 12 | 18% |
| 1995 | 13 | 15% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 6 | 10% |
| 1992 | 6 | 7% |
| 1991 | 4 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice
30 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology