1992 Chevrolet Cavalier Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%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 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier, 5% 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.
“Auto-trans: turned on ignition, shifted from park to reverse, engine suddenly accelerated, vehicle lurched backwards with foot on brakes, no warning, intermittent problem, happens in any gear, nearly caused accident, dealership cannot duplicate problem*a.”
NHTSA complaint #801235, filed 1996-08“When applying the brake pedal the vehicle accelerated forward. Problem first occured approximately six months after vehicle purchased. Dealer still not find the cause. However, brakes have been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #848482, filed 1999-09“Set cruise control at 65 MPH, will hold set speed at 10 to 20 minutes, then will suddenly accelerate very rapidly, within 20 seconds, goes from 65 to 85 MPH, turning off cruise control does not control speed, only disengages by braking.”
NHTSA complaint #802412, filed 1996-09“When appyling the brakes pedal nearly goes to the floor. Instead of the vehicle stopping, vehicle accelerates forward, cause unknown. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #848849, filed 1999-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 18 | 6% |
| 2004 | 27 | 8% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 3% |
| 1999 | 11 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 4% |
| 1997 | 18 | 3% |
| 1996 | 14 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 7 | 3% |
| 1993 | 6 | 4% |
| 1992 | 7 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 3 | 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 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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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