1992 Chevrolet Caprice problems
The Chevrolet Caprice is a full-size car produced by Chevrolet in North America for the 1965 to 1996 model years. Full-size Chevrolet sales peaked in 1965 with over a million sold. It was the most popular car in the U.S. in the 1960s and early 1970s, which, during its lifetime, included the Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala.
Introduced in mid-1965 as a luxury trim package for the Impala four-door hardtop, Chevrolet offered a full line of Caprice models for the 1966 and subsequent model years, including a "formal hardtop" coupe and an Estate station wagon. The 1971 to 1976 models are the largest Chevrolets ever built. The downsized 1977 and restyled 1991 models were awarded Motor Trend Car of the Year. Production ended in 1996.
From 2011 to 2017, the Caprice nameplate returned to North America as a full-size, rear wheel drive police vehicle, a captive import from Australia built by General Motors's subsidiary Holden—the police vehicle is a rebadged version of the Holden WM/WN Caprice. The nameplate also had a civilian and police presence in the Middle East from 1999 to 2017, where the imported Holden Statesman/Caprice built by Holden was marketed as the Chevrolet Caprice in markets such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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Common 1992 Chevrolet Caprice problems
Based on the search results, there are several common problems reported by owners of the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice, including:
- Yellow gunk in oil: Some owners have reported finding yellow gunk in their oil, which is likely water or moisture in the oil. This can be caused by a number of issues, including a failed PCV valve, clogged PCV hoses, or a lack of proper maintenance. It is recommended to check all fluids, look for signs of cross contamination, and consider changing the engine oil, replacing the PCV valve, and cleaning out the PCV hoses and air intake.
- Missing MAF sensor: Some owners have reported missing a MAF (mass air flow) sensor, which is a critical component of the car's fuel injection system. Without a MAF sensor, the car may have difficulty starting or running properly. It is recommended to replace the missing MAF sensor as soon as possible to avoid further damage to the car's engine.
- Electric power steering rack issues: Some owners of 2014 Caprices have reported issues with the electric power steering racks, with about 30% of 2014 models experiencing failures. It is recommended to do research and be aware of this issue if considering a used 2014 Caprice.
It is important to note that these are common issues reported by owners of the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice, but not all cars of this model will experience these problems. Proper maintenance and regular check-ups can help prevent or address these issues.
What year Caprice is most popular?
The Chevrolet Caprice is a full-size car produced by Chevrolet in North America for the 1965 to 1996 model years. Full-size Chevrolet sales peaked in 1965 with over a million sold.
What year was the Caprice fuel injected?
Standard equipment for all models included tinted glass, a remote-control driver's mirror, automatic headlight on/off, and an AM/FM stereo. A police version of the Caprice wagon was made; it had the code 1A2 and was designed for special service use. 1989 marked the first year of a fuel-injected V8 engine.
What engine did the Caprice have?
Caprice PPV performance
The LFX-code 3.6L V-6 is the standard engine in the Caprice PPV, with the 6.0L V-8 optional. The 301-horsepower (224 kW) LFX is a 60-degree design, with the cylinder block and cylinder heads cast in aluminum for low weight.
When did police stop using the Caprice?
1996
After the 1996 model year, Chevrolet no longer manufactured the Caprice for police use. Our department was one of many across the country that started to transition to the Ford Crown Victoria. The Ford squad cars continued to have the same graphics as the 1993-1996 Chevy's.
What year Caprice is most popular?
1965
The Chevrolet Caprice is a full-size car produced by Chevrolet in North America for the 1965 to 1996 model years. Full-size Chevrolet sales peaked in 1965 with over a million sold.
What engine is in a Caprice?
ENGINES
| Type: | 3.6L DOHC V-6 VVT |
|---|---|
| Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): | 301 / 224 @ 6700 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm): | 265 / 358 @ 4800 |
Is the Chevrolet Caprice a muscle car?
1969 Chevrolet Caprice 427 - A True 4 Door Muscle Car! - Frankman Motor Co. - Walk Around & Driving - YouTube.
What happened to the Chevy Caprice?
Overview. Chevrolet initially discontinued the Caprice nameplate in North America in the 1990s, after the fourth-generation Chevy Caprice went out of production 1996. Then, in 2009, GM announced plans to re-introduced the Caprice as a limited vehicle for the police.
1992 Chevrolet Caprice car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Caprice problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Seat belts problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1992 Chevrolet Caprice vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1992 Chevrolet Caprice
The NHTSA has received 114 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1992 Chevrolet Caprice vehicles.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-17
- VIN: 1G1BL83E1NW
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TIRE FAILURE- CORD SEPARATION. AT 65MPH THE TIRE SUDDENLY FAILED AND LOST PRESSURE. PRESSURE HAD BEEN CHECKED 2 DAYS EARLIER. TREAD HAS BEEN WORN LESS THAN 25% HAVE PICTURES OF DAMAGE WHICH SHOWS MISSING PORTION OF RUBBER AND EXPOSED METAL BELTS ON OUTSIDE OF TIRE. STILL HAVE TIRE IN MY POSSESSION. CONTACTED COOPER BUT THEY STATED THIS DATE CODE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALLS FOR THIS TIRE LINE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-29
- VIN: 1G1BN53E2NW
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO A LOW GEAR AND ALLOWED IT TO COAST TO A COMPLETE STOP. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY DISCOVERED A LEAK FROM THE ABS MODULATOR. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V217000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 193,806.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-21
- VIN: 1G1BL5373NR
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I PURCHASED MY FIRST VEHICLE, NO LINE OF CREDIT AT A AUTO AUCTION, CAR COST 2,648.07 AND PAYMENTS $167.61 TOTAL 8,039.62 PAID $ 1,000.00 CASH DEPOSIT. THE CAR BROKE DOWN THE NEXT DAY, I HAD IT TOWED TO A GARAGE, THE WARRANTY WOULD NOT FIX THE CAR. GARAGE OWNER CALLED AUDITION OWNER TO PICK UP THE CAR AS REPO WITH MY APPROVAL, AND I ALSO CALL AND GAVE ADDRESS TO CAR AUCTION DEALER. THEY DID NOT RESPOND, THE GARAGE OWNER WITH MY PERMISSION SOLD THE CAR TO SOMEONE WHO WERE TO TAKE OVER THE CAR PAYMENTS. THE GARAGE PERSON SAID HE DID, AND GAVE ME $300.00, AND SAID THERE IS NO NEED FOR ME TO DO PAPER WORK A LIEN FROM THE PEOPLE WOULD BE SUFFICIENT, AND THEY WILL CONTACT THE AUTO AUCTION AND TAKE OVER THE PAYMENTS. I PLEADED CAN I GET PAPER SO I CAN FOLLOW UP, AND THE GARAGE OWNER KEPT AVOIDING ME. NOW I WAS GIVEN A CALL FROM THE AUTO AUCTION OWNER, THEY LOCATED THE CAR, IT WAS SOLD THREE TIMES ALL STILL HAVING ME AS THE OWNER, AND A LIEN WAS NEVER PLACED ON IT, NOR DID ANYONE CONTACT THE COMPANY TO TAKE OVER THE PAYMENTS. MY MOM SAID I TRANSACTED THIS BUSINESS AS VERY GREEN, AND THEY ALL TOOK ADVANTAGE OF ME. NOW I WILL BE SUED, IF I DO NOT BRING THEM 2,500 DOLLARS FOR HIRING AN INVESTIGATOR TO LOCATE THE CAR. THE AUTO AUCTION HAS THE CAR, AND DOES NOT WANT TO NEGOTIATE BUT RATHER DEMAND ANOTHER TYPE OF PAYMENT FOR TROUBLES I WAS UNAWARE OF. THE GARAGE OWNER IS FULL OF LIES, I HAVE HIM ON TAPE RECORDER,AND HE IS TRYING TO GET OUT OF THINGS POINTING TO HIM AS A BUSINESS CAR SALES PERSON MISS REPRESENTING ME AND NOT TRANSACTING IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER. WHAT DO I DO FROM HERE. *CN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-15
- VIN: 1G1BN53E3NR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE HORN BUTTONS ON MY 1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC (5.0L V-8), HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY YEAR PRIOR TO VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION. THE BUTTONS FUNCTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 2-3 USES BEFORE BREAKING AND HAVING TO BE REPLACED. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 1992 CAPRICE DOES NOT GIVE MAXIMUM SLOW DOWN OR STOP ABILITY. *TS THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE ABS BRAKES DO NOT ADEQUATELY STOP THE VEHICLE DURING PANIC STOPS. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-26
- Number Of Injuries: 4
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G1BL53EXNR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: AIRBAG AND BRAKES FAILED, AND CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES. TWO PEOPLE WERE THROWN INTO DASHBOARD,WINDSHIELD, WHEN SEAT BELTS FAILED TO HOLD, DRIVER NEVER TOOK FOOT OFF OF BRAKES, AIRBAG (DEPLOY SENSOR) ON GROUND, CAR IS IN BACKYARD IF YOU WANT TO SEE! I NOW FIND OUT THERE WAS 9 (PROBLEMS), RECALLS, TWO ON ABS!. *JB
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-26
- Number Of Injuries: 4
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G1BL53EXNR
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: I'M NOT TRYING TO DO DUAL COMPLAINTS. WHILE BRAKING ,PRIOR TO IMPACT, THERE WAS A LOUD CLICKING COMING FROM THE ABS CONTROL UNIT UNDER THE HOOD, ALSO THE COMPUTER ECM, SHOWS THAT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, SERIOUS LIFETIME INJURIES, I'M GOING INTO A POWERCHAIR, AT 42 THERE IS NO SURGERY THAT WILL HELP ME, AND LESLIE IS GOING TO NEED BACK SURGERY, AND A HIP,AND KNEE REPLACEMENT!*JB
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-29
- VIN: 1G1BL52P9RR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 1992 CHEVEROLEDT CLASSIC CAPRIC CAR STARTED SMOKING AROUND STEERING COLUMN APRIL 29, 2004
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-29
- VIN: 1G1BL52P9RR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 1992 CHEVEROLEDT CLASSIC CAPRIC CAR STARTED SMOKING AROUND STEERING COLUMN APRIL 29, 2004
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-31
- VIN: 1G1BN53E8NW
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: UPON BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT "SNAPPED" AT THE NUT, RESULTING IN THE BALL JOINT SEPARATING FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. *LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-22
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS MODULE IS NOT PUMPING BRAKE FLUID, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-18
- VIN: 1GCEC14Z3NE
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK. DT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-24
- VIN: 1G1BA5387NW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: HORN BUTTON IS PLASTIC. CONSUMER CAN PUSH THE BUTTON STRAIGHT THROUGH, CAUSING IT TO GET STUCK. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-11-01
- VIN: ADD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: HORN STOPPED WORKING AND WAS REPLACED IN NOVEMBER OF 2001. AT THIS TIME HORN STOPPED WORKING AGAIN.*AK
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE JAKE BRAKE IS NOISY WHILE DRIVE IN THE CITY. *JG
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE JAKE BRAKE IS NOISY WHILE DRIVE IN THE CITY. *JG
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G1BL53E8NW
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DURING VEHICLE COLLISION, DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURY TO DRIVER, DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO NOSE AND EYES. *TT
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G1BL53E8NW
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DURING VEHICLE COLLISION, DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURY TO DRIVER, DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO NOSE AND EYES. *TT
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-01
- VIN: 1G1BL837XNW
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THE TIRE ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE LOST ITS TREAD AND TORE OFF THE WHEEL WELL MOLDING AND DAMAGED THE INSIDE COVER,CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE, THE TIRES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE (GENERAL RADIAL SIZE 15). NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-31
- VIN: 1G1BL83E7NW
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE AS A RESULT OF A LEAKING ABS MODULATOR, AFTER THE REPAIR THE CONSUMER CAME ACROOS A SAFETY RECALL WHICH HE NEVER RECEIVED FOR THE REPAIR OF THE MODULATOR AND REQUEST THAT THE DEALER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF A NEW MODULATOR. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-31
- VIN: 1G1BL83E7NW
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I OWN A 1992 CAPRICE STATION WAGON. AFTER DRIVING FROM NEW YORK TO OKLAHOMA IN JANUARY OF 2001, I EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE AS A RESULT OF THE LEAKING OF THE ABS MODULATOR ON THIS CAR. A USED ABS MODULATOR WAS PURCHASED AND WAS USED TO REPLACE THE FAILED PART. ON 4-24-2001, I CAME ACROSS A SAFETY ALERT FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE IN THE INTERNET THAT INDICATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR THE PART THAT HAD FAILED IN MY VEHICLE. THE RECALL # IS GM CAMPAIGN #97058 AND THE NHTSA # IS 97V217. THE SAFETY ALERT STATES THAT "DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR." TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THIS WORK WAS NEVER DONE NOR DID I EVER RECEIVE NOTICE OF A RECALL. I SPOKE WITH A CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PERSON AT 1-800-222-1020 REGARDING THIS MATTER TODAY AND WAS INITIALLY TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES, THIS PERSON AGREED THAT NOT ONLY WAS MY VEHICLE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT THAT THE RECALL WORK HAD BEEN PERFORMED ON 5-27-99 WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD 91K MILES. I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT THIS WORK WAS NEVER DONE AND THE PART WAS NEVER REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL PART AND THE USED PART THAT I PURCHASED TO REPLACE IT SEEMS TO BE OK FOR NOW. THE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PERSON WAS UNABLE TO TELL ME WHICH DEALERSHIP PERFORMED THE WORK. SHE GAVE ME A FILE # WHICH WAS C03934587. I BELIEVE THAT CHEVROLET SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF A NEW ABS MODULATOR AND THE LABOR TO INSTALL IT. THIS SEEMS TO BE THE INTENT OF THE RECALL NOTICE AS I READ IT. MY NEAREST CHEVROLET DEALER IS DAVIDSON CHEVROLET ON OUTER WASHINGTON ST, IN WATERTOWN, NY 13601. THEIR # IS 315-782-8300. YOU MAY RELEASE THE INFORMATION COMTAINED IN THIS QUESTIONNAIRE TO INTERESTED PARTIES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE. DAVID W. PERFIELD.IN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-11-01
- VIN: 101BN53E5NW
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE ABS MODULATOR ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING THE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF ABS FUNCTION. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-12-04
- VIN: 1G1BL53E8NR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 97V217000 NOTICE FOR ABS SYSTEM. DEALER WAS SUPPOSE TO INSPECT AND REPLACE ABS. DEALER INSPECTED ABS BRAKES, BUT DID NOT REPLACE THEM. ABS FAILED LATER, AND DELAER WILL NOT HONOR RECALL. *AK CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-12
- VIN: 1G1BL8378NW
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: BELT RETRACTOR SPRING IS WEARING THROUGH PLASTIC CASING, CAUSING COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE SEATBELT LOCKING MECHANISIM. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: FRONT DRIVER, AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS RECOIL SPRING KEEP WEARING THROUGH THE PLASTIC HOUSING THAT HOLDS IT IN PLACE, CAUSING THE SEAT BELTS NOT TO RETRACT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
1992 Chevrolet Caprice recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 11 recalls for different components of the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice.
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
- Manufacturer: AJ MOTORSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
- Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAN CORRODE AND LEAK FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT.
- Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary: THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN BE AGGRAVATED BY THE SEVERE DUTY CYCLE OF THESE VEHICLES AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO FRACTURE COMPLETELY CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENTS.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Summary: SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEQ 9C1 POLICE CARS IN CORROSION AREAS OF THE US AND CANADA ONLY. NOTE: VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEWJERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, AND WISCONSIN. A ELECTRICAL GROUND-OUT CONDITION MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE 12 VOLT JUNCTION BLOCK AND THE METAL INNER FENDER SKIRT.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A MELTED JUNCTION BLOCK, SMOKE,AND BURNED UNDERHOOD WIRING RESULTING IN A DISABLED VEHICLE OR A VEHICLE FIRE.THIS CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION OR WHILE THE VEHICLEIS PARKED AND THE IGNITION IS IN THE "OFF" POSITION.
- Remedy: INSTALL A SHIELDING INSULATOR UNDER THE JUNCTION BLOCK.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
- Summary: THE ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FEED AND RETURN PIPES MAY FRACTURE DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE FRAME DURING OPERATION.
- Consequence: IF THE FUEL PIPE FRACTURES, GASOLINE WILL BE FORCED ATPRESSURE FROM THE FUEL PIPES INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RESULTING IN ANUNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE GASOLINE IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN PIPES USING NEW PIPE ASSEMBLIES.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: THE STEEL WHEELS EXHIBIT FATIGUE CRACKING AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE WHEEL LUG NUT MOUNTING SURFACE DUE TO WHEEL BENDING CAUSED BY FREQUENT MISUSE OF TIRE MOUNTING EQUIPMENT, LUG NUT OVERTORQUING, AND THE UNUSUAL OPERATING CONDITIONS EXPERIENCED BY POLICE VEHICLES.
- Consequence: THE CRACKING CAN CAUSE WHEEL FRACTURING AND SUBSEQUENTSEPARATION FROM THE AXLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH REDESIGNED STEEL WHEELS.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Summary: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.
- Consequence: IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED, ANDTHE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THEWINDSHIELD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OFTHE DRIVER AND RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy: INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
Negative 1992 Chevrolet Caprice car reviews
Positive 1992 Chevrolet Caprice car reviews
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Oil was changed every 3,000 (as close as possible) miles. You'll be happy to know that I have never had to add any oil between changes. Maintenance was always performed as soon as possible. The vehicle was never in any major accident and only three very minor ones. The upholstery is in excellent condition.
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Purchased as retired police car (132,000 CITY miles). The 5.7L engine is flawless, fast, and VERY potent! The car rides like a dream! During my visit to the East Coast, I hit up to 115 mph on I10 through Arizona. It felt like I was going no more than 50mph. The controls are well-made and can handle use without breaking.
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You can count on this car to be very reliable. Although it blew an oil pan gasket at 130,000, it has had no other problems. Plus, it's easy to maintain as an owner.
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This has really been the best car I have ever owned! For the first 6 months, I had absolutely no problems with it. However, after a while, some things started to wear out. I had to get the whole front steering done, then the intake manifold gasket, followed by shocks, and then the timing chain and valve cover gaskets. But since I did all the work myself instead of spending over $1250, I spent just under $350.
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I purchased this vehicle last year with over 160000. It is in excellent shape. The car had been well taken care of by the looks of it, despite having a lot of miles on it. Even now, with over 212000 miles on it, it still doesn't use any oil and blows cold air. Plus, it gets 25 miles to the gallon on the highway! I absolutely love this car. Chevrolet really hit the mark with the caprice.
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Jesse O'Reilly 2025-01-01
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my car. I bought it from my great uncle when I was 8 years old and it had 70,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, I've had a few issues with it over the years. The EGR valve went at 85,000 miles, and then the EGR valve and catalytic converter went at 114,000 miles. The transmission also went at 114,000 miles, and I've had to replace the radiator twice in the last 3 years (even with a brand new one). I also had some trouble with the headlights and turn signals in one weekend. Overall, it's been a bit of a frustrating experience and I've decided to move on from this car. It currently has 116,000 miles on it. Thanks for listening!
Arturo Breitenberg 2024-02-05
Hey there! Just wanted to let you know that these cars aren't really fond of corners.