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1992 Chevrolet CorsicaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 125 owner complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.5× the Corsica median · #1 of 9 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12551 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage15kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 26, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica has problems

125 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic526
Electrical system184
Exterior lighting172
Air bags1614
Steering133
Engine and engine cooling61
Vehicle speed control64
Power train51
Visibility40
10 other systems184

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1992 Chevrolet Corsica recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Brake lights: switch

Recall 92V-185 · Dec 24, 1992 · 140,661 vehicles

Risk. THE INOPERATIVE STOP LAMP SWITCH WILL NOT ILLUMINATE THESTOP LAMPS WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Corsica year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Corsica median. How we score

'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1992 Chevrolet Corsica safety ratings

1992 Chevrolet Corsica 4-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica, and the recalls they led to.

  1. DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSORDP96014 · still open
    Open
  2. STEERING COLUMN SMK/FLAMESPE94062 · closed Dec 30, 1994
    No recall
In owners' words

What Corsica owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I CONTACTED CHEVROLET ABOUT MY 1992 CORSICAS INOPERATIVE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH. I WAS CONTACTED BY A REPRESENTATIVE. HE ASKED ME FOR THE VEHICLE VIN AND THEN TOLD ME THAT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL INFO IN THE FIRST PLACE AND HAVE NOT SEEN A RECALL FOR THE…
Complaint 10033383 · Aug 24, 2003 · 15,000 miles
ABS BRAKES; UPON APPLICATION BRAKES FADE ON ONE OCCASION PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, V EHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTIN GIN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Complaint 985349 · Jun 6, 1996
INVOLVED IN RECALL 92V2185000, DEALER REPLACED STOP LIGHT SWITCH AND CORRECTED WIRING, ABS SENSOR HAS FAILED IN THE RIGHT HAND WHEEL CAUSED BY RECALL REPAIRS.
Complaint 979330 · Feb 16, 1996

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