Model year record

1992 Chevrolet Corsica

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

Chevrolet Corsica, 1987–1996 generation
Pictured: the 1987–1996 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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

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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.