1992 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 59 complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier, 33% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 33% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
When applying the brakes they will act like they are slipping, then pedal will go to the floor, then all of a sudden they will catch and the car jerks to a stop. Have to change brake pads very frequently. Also have had the calipers completly break off car!
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.
Other problems reported for the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 25 complaints