1992 Chevrolet

Caprice Wagon

Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L

Chevrolet Caprice: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Midsize-Large Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 214 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 77 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 116 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,607 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol: 115 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol: 55 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 6
Owner complaints: 89
Reported injuries: 20

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC25%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
AIR BAGS12%
SEAT BELTS12%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6%
SUSPENSION5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 120 total.

Chevrolet Caprice: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance: 1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.