1992 Chevrolet Corsica

● Typical for this model
1992 Chevrolet Corsica
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:37:52.870Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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: 46 complaints 1989: 64 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 108 complaints 1991 1992: 125 complaints 1992 1993: 100 complaints 1993 1994: 123 complaints 1995: 102 complaints 1995 1996: 110 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997
1992: 125 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19872
198846
198964
199055
1991108
1992125
1993100
1994123
1995102
1996110
19971

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 30%

30% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 38 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

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, hydraulic issues (38 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V185000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1989

WORST YEARS

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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 "typical".

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

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.