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1992 CHEVROLET Vehicles

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CHEVROLET: CAPRICE

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Read Details...
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Read Details...
STEERING:COLUMN Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY Read Details...
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
EQUIPMENT Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
EQUIPMENT Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY Read Details...
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Read Details...
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SEATS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
TIRES:BEAD Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...


Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
1992 CHEVROLET: CAPRICE Vehicles

Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
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Recall Information for
1992 CHEVROLET: CAPRICE Vehicles

Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled ComponentEQUIPMENT
Description of DefectCERTAIN 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 AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequences of DefectTHIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Corrective ActionHONEYWELL 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.
NotesCUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recalled ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Description of DefectCERTAIN 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 DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequences of DefectWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective ActionPRO-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.
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS."CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recalled ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Description of DefectCERTAIN 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 ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequences of DefectLACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective ActionAJ 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.
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AJ MOTORSPORT AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED ¿LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.¿CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recalled ComponentSUSPENSION:REAR
Description of DefectTHE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN CRACK AT THE REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENT.
Consequences of DefectTHIS 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.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND REAR STABILIZER BAR ATTACHMENTS.
NotesSYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SINGLE AXLE; REAR; CONTROL ARM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE (SEO 9C1) VEHICLES AND TAXI CABS (SEO 9C6). NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recalled ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Description of DefectVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAN CORRODE AND LEAK FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT.
Consequences of DefectBRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR.
NotesOWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recalled ComponentLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Description of DefectSECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES CAN CORRODE, CAUSING A HIGH LATCH RELEASE EFFORT AND POSSIBLY PREVENTING THE HOOD FROM LATCHING PROPERLY WHEN IT IS CLOSED.
Consequences of DefectIF 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.
Corrective ActionINSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
NotesSYSTEM: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recalled ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Description of DefectSYSTEM: 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, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, AND WISCONSIN. A ELECTRICAL GROUND-OUT CONDITION MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE 12 VOLT JUNCTION BLOCK AND THE METAL INNER FENDER SKIRT.
Consequences of DefectTHIS 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.
Corrective ActionINSTALL A SHIELDING INSULATOR UNDER THE JUNCTION BLOCK.
Notes
Recalled ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Description of DefectTHE ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FEED AND RETURN PIPES MAY FRACTURE DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE FRAME DURING OPERATION.
Consequences of DefectIF 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.
Corrective ActionREPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN PIPES USING NEW PIPE ASSEMBLIES.
NotesSYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 4.3 L ENGINES (RPO LB4).
Recalled ComponentWHEELS
Description of DefectTHE 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.
Consequences of DefectTHE CRACKING CAN CAUSE WHEEL FRACTURING AND SUBSEQUENTSEPARATION FROM THE AXLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective ActionREPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITH REDESIGNED STEEL WHEELS.
NotesSYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE CARS EQUIPPED WITH SPECIAL POLICE PACKAGE WHICHINCLUDES 15 INCH BY 7 INCH STEEL WHEELS WITH WHEEL CODE RDL.










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