1992 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems
The 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier has 59 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 33% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
59
Brakes complaints
33%
Share of year
8
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“BRAKE PEDAL WILL PERIODICALLY GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT BRAKES ENGAGING. MY DAUGHTER HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS, THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THERE WAS LITTLE DAMAGE. MECHANIC CAN FIND NO PROBLEMS. HE SAID IT COULD BE THE MASTER CYLINDER OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES BUT WITHOUT HIM BEING…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
NHTSA has 59 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes — 33% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.