1992 Chevrolet Cavalier Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier, 6% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,400 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.
“1992 Chevrolet Cavalier. The piece at the center of the driving wheel can come loose, interfere with steering, and cause an accident. The center of the driving wheel has a piece which is over the horn. His came off as I was making a sharp u-turn on a two way street. It jammed in between the steering wheel and my turn signal lever. I temporarily was unable to turn the steering wheel. It almost caused an accident. The piece at the center of the driving wheel can come loose, interfere with steering, and cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10187771, filed 2007-04“Steering column will not lock in place. Moves when vehicle is in motion. Took to dealer & had it repaired. Problem reappeared. Also, the anti-freeze leaks out. Has been to dealer 5-6 times for both problems.”
NHTSA complaint #828833, filed 1998-10Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 16 | 5% |
| 2003 | 19 | 3% |
| 2002 | 16 | 8% |
| 2001 | 26 | 11% |
| 2000 | 28 | 9% |
| 1999 | 31 | 13% |
| 1998 | 54 | 16% |
| 1997 | 83 | 15% |
| 1996 | 49 | 10% |
| 1995 | 19 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 5 | 9% |
| 1990 | 4 | 7% |
| 1989 | 5 | 12% |
| 1988 | 2 | 17% |
| 1987 | 6 | 25% |
| 1986 | 3 | 17% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier
51 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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