Does the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: latches/locks/linkages. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier?

134 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1992 Chevrolet Cavalier recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Chevrolet been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1992 Chevrolet Cavalier recalls, newest first

September 23, 1991NHTSA 91V1660003,212 vehicles potentially affected

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 134 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 15
Fires reported: 8
Injuries reported: 15
Deaths reported: 2

Most complained-about components

Service brakes58
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip39
Seats7
Electrical system › Ignition5
Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash5

Other Chevrolet Cavalier years

Other 1992 Chevrolet models

Most recalled 1992 vehicles

1992 Blue Bird TC2000 (15 recalls)
1992 Honda Civic (13 recalls)
1992 Honda Accord (12 recalls)
1992 Chevrolet Caprice (11 recalls)
1992 Thomas School Bus (10 recalls)

All of 1992’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: latches/locks/linkages. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier?: 134 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.