1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE

11 recalls, 133 complaints - 3 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

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... Read more

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.

42,540 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

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... Read more

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.

16,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SABERSPORT

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

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 AN... Read more

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.

121,680 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

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 ASSOCIAT... Read more

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.

3,593 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AJ MOTORSPORT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

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 D... Read more

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.

61,944 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Defect Description

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.

56,701 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

SUSPENSION:REAR

Defect Description

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.

154,214 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Defect Description

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, ... Read more

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.

20,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Defect Description

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.

1,771 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

WHEELS

Defect Description

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.

34,717 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Defect Description

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.

224,588 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

133 total complaints 26 crashes 1 fires 48 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	26
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	11
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR	10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN	7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	5
AIR BAGS	4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR	3
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR	3

Incident date: Apr 17, 2017

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. ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2007

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 C... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

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

Incident date: Jun 26, 2005

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,... Read more

Crash 4 injured

Incident date: Jun 26, 2005

Crash 4 injured

Incident date: Jun 26, 2005

Crash 4 injured

Incident date: Jun 26, 2005

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 ... Read more

Crash 4 injured

Incident date: Jun 26, 2005

Crash 4 injured

Incident date: Jun 26, 2005

Crash 4 injured

Incident date: Jun 26, 2005

Crash 4 injured

Incident date: Jun 26, 2005

Crash 4 injured

Incident date: Oct 31, 2003

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

Incident date: Aug 22, 2003

ABS MODULE IS NOT PUMPING BRAKE FLUID, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

Incident date: Jun 24, 2002

HORN BUTTON IS PLASTIC. CONSUMER CAN PUSH THE BUTTON STRAIGHT THROUGH, CAUSING IT TO GET STUCK. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

Incident date: Nov 1, 2001

HORN STOPPED WORKING AND WAS REPLACED IN NOVEMBER OF 2001. AT THIS TIME HORN STOPPED WORKING AGAIN.*AK

DURING VEHICLE COLLISION, DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURY TO DRIVER, DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO NOSE AND EYES. *TT

Crash 1 injured

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE JAKE BRAKE IS NOISY WHILE DRIVE IN THE CITY. *JG

DURING VEHICLE COLLISION, DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURY TO DRIVER, DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO NOSE AND EYES. *TT

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 1, 2000

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

Incident date: Jan 31, 2001

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

Incident date: Jan 31, 2001

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2000

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

Incident date: Sep 12, 2000

BELT RETRACTOR SPRING IS WEARING THROUGH PLASTIC CASING, CAUSING COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE SEATBELT LOCKING MECHANISIM. *AK

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

Incident date: Mar 15, 2000

HORN WOULD INTERMITTENTLY OPERATE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WOULD MOVE AROUND INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND OBSTRUCT THE OPERATION OF THE HORN. *AK

Incident date: Mar 15, 2000

Incident date: May 17, 2000

WHILE DRIVING THE TREAD ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE CAME OFF THE TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT REAR PANEL OF THE VEHICLE (FIRESTONE FR 721 TIRE SIZE: 215/75R15). NLM

Incident date: Jun 9, 2000

AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON AND SHFTING IN GEAR CAR WILL LUNGE FORWARD ABRUPTLY.

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 9, 2000

AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON AND SHFTING IN GEAR CAR WILL LUNGE FORWARD ABRUPTLY.

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 1, 1998

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE HORN SWITCH 4 TIMES IN 2 YEARS. PRONGS THAT ARE HOLDING IT STANDING UP WERE BRAKING OFF. DEALER JUST KEEPS ORDERING THE PART. *AK *ML

THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TWICE. YH

THE POWER WINDOW CONTROLS ARE INOPERATIVE. YH

Incident date: Oct 26, 1999

WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE FRONT WHEELS LOCK UP AND MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED. NLM

Incident date: Jan 1, 2000

WHEN DEPRESSING HORN BUTTONS, HORN DOES NOT WORK. HORN SWITCH WAS REPLACED IN DECEMBER OF 1999. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THE SWTICH HAS BEEN REPLACED. FIRST TIME WAS IN APRIL OF 1996. DEALER WAS CALLED ABOUT THE PROBLEM, PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK *ML

Incident date: Oct 20, 1999

WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN THE STOP SIGN AND THE TWO VEHICLES COLLIDED. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. VEHICLE TOTALLED. *AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 30, 1999

NO SUMMARY

Incident date: Oct 30, 1999

NO SUMMARY

REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENDITURES FOR HOOD LATCH REPAIR WHICH WAS LATER RECALLED.

Incident date: May 1, 1998

WHILE TRAVELING IN SNOW ABS BRAKES DID NOT KICK IN, AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Incident date: Jul 2, 1996

ABS MODULATOR FAILED IN JULY 1995. CONTACTED GM ZONE OFICE AT 914-222-1020. IN JULY 1995. THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR BECAUSE I WAS THE SECOND OWNER. I AM REPORTING THIS FAILURE AT THIS LATE DATE BECAUSE MY WIFE'S 1995 BUICK WHICK SHE PURCHASED NEW HAS ALSO HAD AN ABS FAILURE. I WILL SU... Read more

Incident date: Dec 30, 1998

WHILE DRIVING MY CAPRICE, I PULLED AT THE SEAT SHOULDER BELT TO READJUST ITS POSITION. IT RELEASED, ALLOWING ALL THE BELT MATERIAL TO BE LOOSELY HELD AROUND ME. I AM NOT AN ATHLETIC FEMALE AND DID NOT PULL HARD. I CONTACTED GM. THEY STATED THAT ALTHOUGH SEAT BELTS ARE SAFETY DEVICES, THEY ARE ON... Read more

Incident date: Feb 23, 1999

CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT AND DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES, JUST BUMPS AND BRUISES. *AK

Crash 1 injured

THE DASHBOARD HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF TOXIC FUMES. LATER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. DEALER HAS TO REPLACE WHOLE DASHBOARD. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Jun 1, 1995

CHECK ENGINE GUAGE PERFORMING POORLY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE.

Incident date: Feb 27, 1998

FRONT TIRE CORD FAILED.

Incident date: Feb 27, 1998

THE ABS RELAY AND BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, AFTER REPAIR FAILED AGAIN AND WAS NOT REPAIRED AS PART OF RECALL.

Incident date: Nov 10, 1998

WHEN USING THE DRIVER'S FRONT & THE PASSENGER LEFT REAR SEAT BELTS, THE RETRACTORS WOULD FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELTS WOULD STAY OUT & WOULD NOT RETRACT BACKWARDS TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION. *AK

Incident date: Sep 28, 1992

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED STALLING, REPLACEMENT OF THREE ECM AND 2 IGNITION MODULES HAVE NOT CORRECTED STALLING PROBLEMS.

Incident date: Sep 28, 1992

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED STALLING, REPLACEMENT OF THREE ECM AND 2 IGNITION MODULES HAVE NOT CORRECTED STALLING PROBLEMS.

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	16.0	24.0	19.0	Regular	$3,250
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	24.0	18.0	Regular	$3,400
5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	13.0	19.0	15.0	Regular	$4,100

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	2
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT	1

103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

UNKNOWN

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WIPER CHATTER DURING COLD WEATHER. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET CAPRICE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994

COOLANT FIRES