Model year record

1992 Chevrolet Corsica

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 184 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V185000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
140,661
Reported to NHTSA
1992-12-24
Owners notified
1993-01-19

Defect description

THE SERVICE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH BECOMES INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

THE INOPERATIVE STOP LAMP SWITCH WILL NOT ILLUMINATE THESTOP LAMPS WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THIS WOULD NOT ADEQUATELY INFORMOTHER DRIVERS OF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR'S INTENT TO STOP OR SLOW DOWN.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip41
Air bags: frontal17
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash9
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar8
Exterior lighting: turn signal6
Vehicle speed control6
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4
Air bags: side/window3
Electrical system3
Electrical system: ignition3
Engine and engine cooling: engine3
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch3
Service brakes, hydraulic3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Electrical system: wiring2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Exterior lighting: tail lights2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings2
Steering2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Suspension: front2
Tires2
Unknown or other2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Air bags1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seats1
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels1

The 1991 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

DP96014DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.