1992 Chevrolet Cavalier reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 178
- on record
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- 39 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 16 reported crashes · 16 injuries · 2 deaths · 9 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,841
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
-130
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 1990-1994
-17
median 195 complaints in 305 records
Top component share
22%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 39 complaints
What owners report fails — 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 39
- SEATS 7
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION 5
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 5
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER 5
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier reliable?
NHTSA has 178 consumer complaints on record for the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (39 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (39), seats (7), electrical system:ignition (5), electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash (5). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.