1992 Chevrolet Cavalier Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 38%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier, 38% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,500 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 1992 chev Cavalier z-24 and have been reading horror stories aboot the exact woes I have been suffering since buying it used in 1998 with only 15k mi on it; it only has 30000 on it now. The first to go was the heater core and belt tensioner and then the coolant leaks that has required several days of shop time. I have had the intake removed twice, the heads once - they accused me of overheating and warping them - the water pump replaced, 2 window motors installed and the altenator replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10075338, filed 2004-06, 15,500 miles“Brake pedal will periodically go all the way to the floor without brakes engaging. My daughter had an accident because of this, thankfully no one was injured and there was little damage. Mechanic can find no problems. He said it could be the master cylinder or anti-lock brakes but without him being able to get the problem to re-occur, he can't pinpoint the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10134734, filed 2005-08“The consumer took vehicle to the dealer to repair the ABS light which cost $700.00. The vehicle was taken to dealer a second time because the light would remain on. The dealer informed the consumer that it would again cost him $ because warranty expired.”
NHTSA complaint #10101990, filed 2005-02“Abs brakes are subject to intermittent failure, causing extended stopping distance. On other occasions, brakes make grinding sound while making a turn and applying brakes. The pedal sticks when applying the brakes, which means that the pedal goes to the floor, and not allowing the vehicle to stop. This has happened several times.”
NHTSA complaint #817933, filed 1997-12“Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the ABS light to stay on while driving. Also, upon braking vehicle jolts, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer replaced parts, but problem still exists. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #838788, filed 1999-06Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 16 | 6% |
| 2004 | 14 | 4% |
| 2003 | 34 | 5% |
| 2002 | 29 | 15% |
| 2001 | 42 | 17% |
| 2000 | 45 | 14% |
| 1999 | 51 | 21% |
| 1998 | 59 | 17% |
| 1997 | 64 | 12% |
| 1996 | 60 | 12% |
| 1995 | 26 | 10% |
| 1994 | 65 | 31% |
| 1993 | 53 | 36% |
| 1992 | 51 | 38% |
| 1991 | 5 | 9% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 4 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
| 1987 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier
21 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTires
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier
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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