MYRModel Year Report

1992 Chevrolet Corsica

◆ Worse than typical
1992 Chevrolet Corsica
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:24.958Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Corsica Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 50 complaints 1989: 66 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 111 complaints 1991 1992: 129 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1993 1994: 124 complaints 1995: 103 complaints 1995 1996: 110 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997
1992: 129 complaints
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YearComplaints
19872
198850
198966
199055
1991111
1992129
1993101
1994124
1995103
1996110
19971

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 47%

47% of complaints: service brakes — 60 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

FIRE INJURY
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DRIVER INJURED DUE TO EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL EFFORT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PRESS HORN DURING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, DUE TO LOCATION OF HORN BUTTON. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941206

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 35MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, LAP/SHOULDER HARNESS FAIL TO RETRACT, ALSO AIRBAG FAIL TO DEPLOY. "DUP: SEE 960852".

NHTSA ODI report, 19950301

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14%

14% of complaints: exterior lighting — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and turn signal.

FIRE
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STEERING COLUMN UNDER THE DASH CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS SMOKE PE94-062 ACTIVE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950228

STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and rack and pinion.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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IDLER ARM FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19940916

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1992 — complaint volume: 129
R 19930119 — exterior lighting

THE SERVICE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH BECOMES INOPERATIVE.

Remedy: REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND CORRECT THE WIRING IN THE CONNECTOR OF THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS.

Campaign 92V185000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940804 — PE (closed 19941230)

STEERING COLUMN SMK/FLAMES

I 19961114 — DP (open)

DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Chevrolet Corsica — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (60 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V185000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1989

WORST YEARS

● 1994 ● 1991 ● 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.