MYRModel Year Report

1992 Chevrolet Corsica

◆ Worse than typical
1992 Chevrolet Corsica
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:40.796Z

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
129
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

47% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 50 complaints 1989: 66 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 111 complaints 1992: 129 complaints 1992 129 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 124 complaints 1995: 103 complaints 1995 1996: 110 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997
1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 50 complaints 1988 1989: 66 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1990 1991: 111 complaints 1991 1992: 129 complaints 1992 129 1993: 101 complaints 1993 1994: 124 complaints 1994 1995: 103 complaints 1995 1996: 110 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997
1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 50 complaints 1988 1989: 66 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1990 1991: 111 complaints 1991 1992: 129 complaints 1992 129 1993: 101 complaints 1993 1994: 124 complaints 1994 1995: 103 complaints 1995 1996: 110 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997

1992: 129 complaints

View as data table
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% · 60 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

18% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

FIREINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-06

Air bags

14% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 1995-03-01

Also filed under Seat belts

Exterior lighting

14% · 18 reports

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, 1995-02-28

Steering

11% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and rack and pinion.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Idler arm failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-09-16

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1992Complaint volume 129 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    1993-01-19Exterior lighting92V185000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1994-08-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-30 Steering column smk/flames
  4. I
    1996-11-14Defect petitionOpen Defective air bag crash sensor

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Chevrolet Corsica — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 60 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V185000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.