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1992 Chevrolet CorvetteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints72 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage34kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has problems

7 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
Electrical system30
Seats11
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Vehicle speed control11
Wheels10

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

1 recall

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 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

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 92V-160 · Nov 8, 1992 · 5,152 vehicles

Risk. THE POWER STEERING FLUID IS FLAMMABLE AND COULD CAUSEAN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

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 Corvette 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 Corvette median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

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

  1. BRAKE PULLDP96006 · closed Oct 18, 1996
    No recall
  2. INCONSIS.BRK LGT OPERATIONPE92025 · closed Jun 3, 1992
    No recall
In owners' words

What Corvette owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE A 1992 LT-! CORVETTE. IT HAS A OPTI SPARK DISTRIBUTER THAT IS PRONE TO FAIL FROM MOISTURER AND HEAT. MINE HAS FAILES AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE COST IS AROUND 700.00 FOR THE PARTS TO DO THIS RIGHT. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THE DEFECTIVE DISTRIBUTER. THIS INFOMATION IS WELL DOCUMENTED AND…
Complaint 10032606 · Aug 12, 2003 · 34,000 miles
THESE ARE KNOWN TO FAIL FREQUENTLY AND CAN FAIL WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL IN TRAFFIC JUST ABOUT EVERYONE THAT OWNS ONE OF THESE CARS HAS IT HAPPEN BEFORE 50000 MILES. *AK
Complaint 745120 · May 9, 2001

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