1992 Chevrolet Corsica Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica, and owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (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.
125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA; 25 describe a crash and 7 describe a fire. Reports cite 20 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 15,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 49 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving at any speed large chunks of paint flew off the vehicle. Both the manufacturer and dealership were contacted. *nlm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 26, 2003 · Unknown or other
“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 r”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 24, 2003 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–22 / 26–31 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.2/3.1 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Corsica model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Corsica model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Chevrolet Corsica | 6 | 2 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Corsica | 4 | 46 |
| 1989 Chevrolet Corsica | 5 | 64 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Corsica | 2 | 55 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Corsica | 1 | 108 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Corsica | 1 | 125 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Corsica | 0 | 100 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Corsica | 1 | 123 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Corsica | 0 | 102 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Corsica | 0 | 110 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Corsica | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1992 Chevrolet Corsica
How do I know if my 1992 Chevrolet Corsica has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 92V185000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.