1992 Chevrolet Cavalier problems
The Chevrolet Cavalier is a line of compact cars produced by Chevrolet. Serving as the replacement of the Chevrolet Monza, the Cavalier was the second Chevrolet model line to adopt front-wheel drive. Three versions of the Cavalier have been sold, including three generations sold in North America from model years 1982 to 2005, a version produced by SAIC-GM for China from 2016 to 2021, and a SAIC-GM version produced for Mexico since the 2019 model year.
The Cavalier was among the inaugural vehicles of the GM J platform. One of the first "world cars" of General Motors, the J platform was developed for use by each North American GM division (with the exception of GMC), alongside international models for Opel, Vauxhall, and Holden. Though sharing chassis underpinnings, J-body cars from Europe and Australia used slightly different body designs and different powertrains; in Europe, the Vauxhall Cavalier and Opel Ascona were marketed as mid-size cars. Initially a divisional counterpart of the Buick Skyhawk, Cadillac Cimarron, Oldsmobile Firenza, and Pontiac J2000, the Cavalier was primarily marketed alongside the Pontiac Sunbird (renamed the Pontiac Sunfire for 1995).
The 1982-2005 Cavalier was produced by multiple GM facilities across North America. For 2005, the Chevrolet Cobalt replaced the model line in North America.
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Common 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Chevrolet Cavalier 1992, several common problems have been reported:
- Stalling Issues: Owners have experienced intermittent stalling problems with the vehicle, often related to the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). Stalling can be dangerous, especially when it occurs unexpectedly while driving, leading to safety concerns and potential accidents.
- Transmission Problems: Some owners have reported issues with the automatic transmission getting locked into overdrive after warming up on hot days. This can cause the vehicle to stall and make it challenging to control, impacting the overall driving experience and safety.
- Head Gasket Failures: Another common problem with the Chevrolet Cavalier 1992 is head gasket failures. Owners have reported needing to replace the head gasket after around 100,000 miles. While the cost of the gasket itself is relatively low, the repair process can be time-consuming and may require professional assistance.
- Front Strut Wear: Front struts on the Cavalier tend to give out with age, leading to issues with the vehicle's suspension system. This can result in a rougher ride, poor handling, and potentially compromise the overall safety and stability of the car.
These common problems highlight some of the key issues that owners of the Chevrolet Cavalier 1992 have faced. Addressing these concerns promptly through proper maintenance and timely repairs can help ensure the longevity and performance of the vehicle.
How much is a 1992 Chevy Cavalier worth?
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier Value - $701-$7,546 | Edmunds.
How many miles will a Cavalier last?
There are reports of 2003 Cavaliers topping 300,000 miles with the original powertrain and engine. One mechanic at Car Gurus even claims to have worked on an engine with 440,000 miles on it. But, as you can't vouch for the previous owner's maintenance habits, expect a lifespan of around 250,000 miles.
Why did Chevy stop making Cavaliers?
Contrary to the American markets, however, the cavalier remained on sale in other regions like Mexico for example. Stopping the Cavalier's production was a logical decision based on the declining sedan sales in the United States, a decision that left only the Malibu to represent the sedan segment in Chevrolet's lineup.
How much is a 1993 Chevy Cavalier worth?
$39/Month*
*Estimated payments based on Kelley Blue Book® Fair Purchase Price of $1,817 at 3.19% APR for 60 months with $0 down for well-qualified buyers. For illustrative purposes only and not an offer/commitment to provide credit or financing.
How much is a 1992 Chevy Cavalier worth?
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier Value - $1,144-$5,986 | Edmunds.
How long can a Chevy Cavalier last?
There are reports of 2003 Cavaliers topping 300,000 miles with the original powertrain and engine. One mechanic at Car Gurus even claims to have worked on an engine with 440,000 miles on it. But, as you can't vouch for the previous owner's maintenance habits, expect a lifespan of around 250,000 miles.
Why did Chevy stop making Cavaliers?
Contrary to the American markets, however, the cavalier remained on sale in other regions like Mexico for example. Stopping the Cavalier's production was a logical decision based on the declining sedan sales in the United States, a decision that left only the Malibu to represent the sedan segment in Chevrolet's lineup.
What kind of engine does a Chevy Cavalier have?
The chassis was revised for 2003. All Cavaliers are powered by GM's newly developed Ecotec 2.2-liter engine, which offers responsive performance, excellent fuel economy, and low emissions. Chevrolet Cavalier is designed to offer a compelling value.
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Cavalier problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Seats problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier
The NHTSA has received 161 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier vehicles.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-20
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-01
- VIN: 1G1JC1442N7
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-04-13
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-29
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G1JC34T1N7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-06
- VIN: 1G1JC1446N7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-22
- VIN: 1G1JF34TXN7
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL. THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-10-14
- VIN: 1G1JF14T7N7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: I OWN A 1992 CHEV CAVALIER Z-24 AND HAVE BEEN READING HORROR STORIES ABOOT THE EXACT WOES I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING SINCE BUYING IT USED IN 1998 WITH ONLY 15K MI ON IT; IT ONLY HAS 30000 ON IT NOW. THE FIRST TO GO WAS THE HEATER CORE AND BELT TENSIONER AND THEN THE COOLANT LEAKS THAT HAS REQUIRED SEVERAL DAYS OF SHOP TIME. I HAVE HAD THE INTAKE REMOVED TWICE, THE HEADS ONCE - THEY ACCUSED ME OF OVERHEATING AND WARPING THEM - THE WATER PUMP REPLACED, 2 WINDOW MOTORS INSTALLED AND THE ALTENATOR REPLACED. I HAVEN'T EVEN GOTTEN TO THE BRAKES - THE ABS SYSTEM ON THIS BUCKET OF JUNK SEEM TO WORK FINE MOST OF THE TIME BUT LOVE TO CHATTER INTERNAL TO THE ELECTRONIC/HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AS IF IT CAN'T MAKE UP ITS MIND. I HAVE DISABLED THE SYSTEM IN DIAGNOSING IT MYSELF AND FOUND THAT THE BRAKES WORK BETTER WITHOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROLLING YOUR BRAKING. THE SYSTEM IS INTACT AS I DON'T WANT TO FOOL AROUND TOO MUCH BUT THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A SWITCH ON THE DASH - ABS ON - ABS OFF. I AM IN POOR HEALTH AND HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO TAKE THE JALOPY TO OURISMAN CHEVROLET AGAIN - I BOUGHT IT AT OURISMAN'S ROCKVILLE STORE - TO SHOW THEM THE COOLANT IN THE OIL THAT I FOUND RECENTLY. I HAVE USED SYNTHETIC OIL IN IT SINCE I BOUGHT IT BUT I CAN'T VOUCH FOR THE SERVICE DEPT AT OURISMAN. THEY PROBABLY USE GOODWRENCH 5-30 AS IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY. IF THERE ARE THIS MANY REPORTS OF THIS PIECE OF JUNK, WOULDN'T CHEVY BE MORE CONCERNED ABOOT IT? I AM LUCKY TO HAVE GOTTEN A 4 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY AS I WOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD IT; I WOULD HAVE JUST LEFT THE CAR WITH OURISMAN AND LET THEM DEAL WITH IT. AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-04
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. THEN, VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-11-09
- VIN: 1G1JC5447N7
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
- Summary: I OWN A 1992 CHEVY CAVALIER. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE 3 TIMES. ONCE A YEAR EVERY YEAR SINCE 2001. I AM REQUESTING A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE DUE TO THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I DON'T THINK THAT I OR ANYONE ELSE SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE A HEATER CORE/ BLOWN HEAD GASKET ONCE A YEAR. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU OR CHEVY ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND VERY VERY COSTLY. I BELIEVE THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COSTS INCURRED AND TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. I LOVE MY CAR AND TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF IT. I HAVE INCURRED COSTS OF OVER $2000 AND AM SICK AND TIRED OF HEARING THAT I HAVE BLOWN A HEAD GASKET DUE TO HEATER CORE\COOLING FAILURE. PLEASE CONTACT ME ABOUT THIS MATTER ASAP. THANK YOU. SHERI MADRID *JB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-02-24
- VIN: 1G1JC1447N7
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: MOISTURE COLLECTS INSIDE MY VEHICLE, WHENEVER IT RAINS THERE IS WATER STANDING IN MY FLOOR BOARDS. *JB
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-01
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: VEHICLE REAR SHOCK MOUNTS RUSTED OUT AND THE SHOCKS BROKE FREE OF WHAT REMAINED OF THE WHEEL WELL. *MR *SCC *JB
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
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-10
- VIN: 1G1JC144XN7
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION LOCK-UP TORQUE CONVERTER WILL NOT RELEASE WHEN VEHICLE WARM. VEHICLE STARTS, BUT WILL ABRUPTLY STALL WHEN PLACED IN GEAR. WHEN VEHICLE COOLS, TRANSMISSION OPERATIONAL UNTIL VEHICLE WARMS BACK UP. THIS IS THE 5TH GM VEHICLE THAT I HAVE OWNED THAT EXHIBITS THIS PROBLEM. IT USUALLY OCCURS AT OR NEAR 100,000 MILES. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY BECOME A SAFETY HAZARD IF VEHICLE STALLS IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION AS THERE IS NO WAY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD 1 VEHICLE STALL ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN I HAD TO STOP FOR TRAFFIC. AFTER 5 VEHICLES IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AND NOT JUST RELATED TO 1 VEHICLE. ACQUAINTANCES WITH DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER VEHICLES HAVE REPORTED NO SIMILAR PROBLEMS. DT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-04-21
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING BRAKES REAR BRAKES WILL LOCK UP. ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WILL ENGAGE, WHICH AFFECTS VEHICLE STOPPING. DEALER CONTACTED.PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-05
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G1JF14T0N7
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN ATTACHED GARAGE FOR THREE HOURS WHEN NOISE WAS HEARD IN GARAGE. WHEN LOOKED IN GARAGE WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE AND FIRE WAS COMING OUT OF BOTH SIDES OF WINDSHIELD ON PASSENGER SIDE. PUT OUT FIRE WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PUSHED OUT OF GARAGE. LARGE HOLE IN DASH ON PASSENGER SIDE WHERE FIRE CAME OUT, STRONG ORDOR OF BURNT PLASTIC AND ELECTRICAL FIRE SMELL.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-05
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G1JF14T0N7
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN ATTACHED GARAGE FOR THREE HOURS WHEN NOISE WAS HEARD IN GARAGE. WHEN LOOKED IN GARAGE WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE AND FIRE WAS COMING OUT OF BOTH SIDES OF WINDSHIELD ON PASSENGER SIDE. PUT OUT FIRE WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PUSHED OUT OF GARAGE. LARGE HOLE IN DASH ON PASSENGER SIDE WHERE FIRE CAME OUT, STRONG ORDOR OF BURNT PLASTIC AND ELECTRICAL FIRE SMELL.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-10-20
- VIN: 1G1JC5447N7
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: INTAKE MANIFOLD IS DEFECTIVE AND VEHICLE WILL STALL AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WILL START BACK UP ONCE IT SHUTS OFF. CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING, CONSUMER HAD ANOTHER DEALERSHIP INSTALL NEW INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *AK *TT
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-09
- VIN: 1G1JC1449N7
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SEATBACK COLLAPSED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK 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.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-04-21
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G1JF14T8N7
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THIS IS A PROBLEM IN THE FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM,CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SURGE THEN MISS.I HAD THE CAR IN THE SHOP 6 WEEKS EARLIER,IT RAN FINE TILL TODAY,THIS TIME IT RESULTED IN A FIRE .THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-02
- Crash: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN ON A BUMPY ROAD ABS ENGAGED AND CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE DONE TO BOTH VEHICLES. *AK *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-20
- Crash: 1
- VIN: PLEASE FILL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-07-20
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G1JC1444N7
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVER'S SEAT BACK BROKE IN REAR END COLLISION, SENDING DRIVER INTO BACK SEAT, PICTURES AVAILABLE
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-26
- VIN: 1G1JC544XN7
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: SIR: I PURCHASED 2 FIRESTONE TIRES, STYLE "FR410" AND 2 DAYS LATER ON A BUSY I-95 FLORIDA HIGHWAY, AT 65 MPH I GOT A TWO WHOLE BLOWOUT ON A BRAND NEW TIRE. I WAS VERY LUCKY I DID NOT GET KILLED BY THE SPEEDING CARS. I JUST WANT TO REPORT THAT THE "FR410" TIRE IS ALSO DEFECTIVE AND IT SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE ROAD. TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH, I AM STILL SHAKING FROM THE ORDEAL. WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST? THEY REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE TIRES WITH ANOTHER 2 FIRESTONE TIRES. I HOPE I DONT HAVE ANY TROUBLE WITH THESE. NEW TIRES IS FT70C. *AK( DOT NUMBER: )
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-10
- VIN: 1G1JC5441N7
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE FUSE MARKED "ACC" HAS BEEN CHANGED OUT 3 TIMES AND IT KEEPS BLOWING. ABOUT THE SAME TIME THE A/C QUIT WORKING AS WELL AS THE POWER LOCKS. (SAME SIZE FUSE USED EACH TIME) WHEN I GO TO PUT THE FUSE IN IT SPARKS, I ALSO AM ABLE TO HEAR THE CHIME FOR THE KEY (IF IN THE IGNITION), *AK
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-24
- VIN: 1G1JC144187
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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.*AK
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Summary: 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.
Negative 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier car reviews
Positive 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier car reviews
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Your car sounds like a great choice! It's both fun to drive and reliable. I'm glad to hear that you haven't had any major problems with it.
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Hi there! I just wanted to share with you how much I love my car, a 1992 Z24 with 220000K on it. Despite recently running into some troubles with the water pump and belt tensioner while on vacation, the engine still runs smoothly without missing a beat. I really enjoy the look and feel of this car, and it's always a blast leaving my friends behind on the highway (especially those driving 2000-2003 Cavaliers and Sunfires).
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This car is perfect for beginners! It drives well and has been well-maintained. Plus, it has a lot of trunk space!
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Hi there! I'm a mechanic and I've been taking care of this car since it was brand new. It's amazing how little maintenance it needs to keep running smoothly. Plus, it passes the emissions test with flying colours!
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I love my Z24! Since I've had it, I haven't lost a single race.
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Are you having problems with your 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Norbert Fahey 2024-09-03
I bought this car with the intention of using it for my daily commute and also to tune it up. It has served its purpose well as a commuting car. However, I must admit that I am a bit disappointed with its performance. Although I did not expect it to be a Porsche, I was hoping for a bit more speed. It feels a bit sluggish and I always have the feeling that something is holding it back. Even after installing a few performance parts such as a K&N air filter, it still feels underpowered. If you are looking for a car to tune, I would not recommend this one. However, if you are looking for a reliable car for your daily commute, this is a great option.
Faustino Deckow 2024-07-09
It's been seven years since I got this car, and I think this will be the last winter before I get a new one this spring. Looking back, I realize that I might actually miss it. It has decent power, especially with the manual transmission, and it can be quite fun to drive. However, I have had some problems with it. The motor started knocking at 100,000 miles, which I know is not an uncommon issue for all GM 3.1 engines in the first couple of years. I also had a blown head gasket on the new motor. Despite these issues, it has been a good car overall.
Ernesto Renner 2024-04-29
This car came with my wife and although she loved it, I must admit that I didn't share the same sentiment. I found it uncomfortable, sluggish and unstable around corners. However, it was pretty reliable, with only a few minor issues such as the yearly recharge of the freon, the replacement of the master cylinder, and the alternator. Considering it was a GM vehicle with almost 80k miles, I would say that it held up pretty well. When we eventually sold it, it still looked pretty good, but that's because my father-in-law and I are very diligent about keeping our cars in good condition. It didn't come as a surprise that dealerships weren't too keen on accepting it as a trade-in.
Carlo Mertz 2024-03-07
I bought this little car because I knew they are very reliable and cheap to fix, and the price was great. It passed the mechanical fitness test with flying colors, even though I purchased it as is. I've driven over 3000 km in the first month of ownership, some of it hard driving, and this little car never quit. It runs well, although it could use some bodywork after some long, hard winters. In my opinion, it's a great little car, and my wife is happy with it too.
Dusty Farrell 2024-01-08
Back in 1998, I came across a used 1992 Z24 with only 15K miles on it, priced at $10K. I thought it was a great deal and purchased it from a dealership, along with an extended warranty. Unfortunately, I encountered some issues right away, starting with the heater core going out. When I went to change the oil, I noticed antifreeze present, so the head gasket was replaced. However, that didn't solve the problem, and the water pump had to be replaced. Eventually, the head gasket started blowing water, and the car had to be taken apart. The service team determined that the head was warped and placed the blame on me, which was frustrating. Additionally, the 3.1 V6 engine is known for being underpowered and having coolant problems. To make matters worse, the auto trans lost 3rd gear. Overall, it was quite a frustrating experience with this car.