1992 Chevrolet Caprice Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 168,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice, 4% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 168,800 miles.
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.
“Tire failure- cord separation. At 65mph the tire suddenly failed and lost pressure. Pressure had been checked 2 days earlier. Tread has been worn less than 25% have pictures of damage which shows missing portion of rubber and exposed metal belts on outside of tire. Still have tire in my possession. Contacted cooper but they stated this date code was not included in recalls for this tire line.”
NHTSA complaint #10979408, filed 2017-04, 168,800 miles“The tire on the front drivers side lost its tread and tore off the wheel well molding and damaged the inside cover,causing consumer to loose control of vehicle, the tires were original equipment on the vehicle at the time of purchase (general radial size 15). Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #562293, filed 2001-07“While driving the tread on the right rear tire came off the tire causing damage to the right rear panel of the vehicle (firestone fr 721 tire size: 215/75r15). Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #553675, filed 2000-08Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice
30 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSteering
5 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