1992 Chevrolet Cavalier Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 9%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seats of the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier, 9% of the 134 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“While driving, driver's side seat broke from the frame for no reason. Cause unknown. Consumer states that the drivers seat came completely loose and fell in the back seat area, luckily the vehicle was not on the highway, the failure was caused by poor welding to the body of the seat, the seat was weled back to original position.”
NHTSA complaint #824505, filed 1998-06“While driving driver's seatback collapsed. Dealer has been notified. Driver was left in a prong position and had to find the brake pedal, consumer was advised by delaer that this is not a default.”
NHTSA complaint #888811, filed 2001-05“Consumer was sitting in the parking lot and buckling seatbelt. Driver's side seat hinge gave way and seat broke. Consumer contacted dealership. Mechanic told him that the vehicle was too old.”
NHTSA complaint #868738, filed 2000-08“Stopped in traffic, construction was occurring, street was dry, another car rearended Cavalier, driver's seat track snap, seat went forward/turned sideways. Three injuries occurred in the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #986431, filed 1996-07Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 11 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 5% |
| 1992 | 12 | 9% |
| 1991 | 7 | 13% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier
51 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
15 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology