1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

178

Owner Complaints

16 Crashes 9 Fires 2 Deaths

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

The 1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER has received a total of 178 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (39 complaints), Seats (7 complaints), and Electrical Systemignition (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, potentially affecting up to 3,212 vehicles.

Recall 91V166000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

| 3,212 vehicles affected

Defect: THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR MISSING, LEADING TO A CONDITION WHERE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE THE SECONDARY STRIKER.

Consequence: IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT ENGAGED, AND THEPRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. IFTHIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE HOOD MAY CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD,REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OF THE DRIVER AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: INSPECT HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES AND, WHERE NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING.

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Owner Complaints for the 1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

178 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 39 5 Crashes 2 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 5 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries 2 Deaths
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10269524 | TIRES | | 126,000 miles
NEW TIRES AND VALVE STEMS WERE INSTALLED ON MY CAR IN NOVEMBER OF 2007. AFTER ABOUT 8,000 MILES TWO VALVE STEMS HAVE FAILED IN THE COURSE OF TWO WEEKS, ONE ABOUT MAY 7 TH 2009 AND ANOTHER ON MAY 19 2009. FIRST FAILED STEM WAS REPLACED MAY 8TH. AM NO WAITING FOR INFORMATION FROM THE SELLER OF THE STEMS IF THEY WILL COVER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE OTHER THREE UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
#10219150 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 120,000 miles
THE BODY SEAM PUTTY ON AND AROUND THE WINDSHIELD AND FIREWALL DRIES OUT, THEN CRACKS, AND ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. AS A RESULT, MY FRONT FLOOR PANS ON THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE ARE RUSTING AS IS MY FIREWALL. MY FRONT CARPET IS MOST ALWAYS WET AND MUSTY SMELLING UNLESS I PULL THE CARPETS BACK AFTER EVERY RAIN TO ALLOW THE INTERIOR MOISTURE TO DRY (THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE CAR IS DRIVEN IN THE RAIN OR PARKED IN THE RAIN). *TR
#10187771 | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | | N/A miles
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. *AK
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. *NM
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. *AK *SC *JB

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Safety Rating for the 1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

876002A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT REAPPEAR UNTIL THE NEXT CHANGE OF OIL. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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