1992 Chevrolet Corsica
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica. Newest first.
The service brake stop lamp switch becomes inoperative.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Replace the stop lamp switch and correct the wiring in the connector of the stop lamp switch wiring harness.
Owner complaints
125 complaints26 involved a crash7 involved a fire24 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
While driving at any speed large chunks of paint flew off the vehicle. both the manufacturer and dealership were contacted. *nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp
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 recall. I never received the recall info in the first place and have not seen a recall for the…
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 recall. I never received the recall info in the first place and have not seen a recall for the switch that only included certain cars. my cars brake lights are inoperative like that described in the recall. should I not be included. kenneth j. Starr kjajmcstarr@comcast.net. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. *jb
- Electrical system · Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Service brakes, hydraulic · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump · Structure › Frame and members
The vehicle has experienced problems with the brakes, rotors, power steering pump and when it rains the passenger side floor became wet. *slc *nlm
- Electrical system › Ignition · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column broke. While vehicle was started tried to shut vehicle off would not shut off when turning key. Had to remove spark plugs to turn off vehicle. Dealer contacted. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belt retractor on driver's side willnot stay close while pushing button down. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
My daughter was involved in an accident driving this car. She basically ran into a person backing out of their driveway. The left front of my her car hit the other persons car causing extensive damage to my daughters car. I am concerned, at this point that the air bag didnot deploy upon impact. Would like to know if there are any logged complaints of this nature.*ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Blower for defroster IS not working properly. When using air conditioner it IS not blowing out air. also, when trying to clear windows has to roll down windows because defroster will not clear. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated had to take dashboard off to fix blower. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Brake lamp switch IS inoperable. a recal has been issued on vehicle's make and model; hoiwever, this vehicle IS not included due to vin.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The ABS has been faulty since the day I purchased the vehicle. I have presented the vehicle to different maintenance/dealers on different occasions, to no avail. Finally, I had an accident at an intersection, whereby I had made a complete stop, but upon proceeding, my brakes were not operating and I was cited for "failure to yield". The results were three automobiles damaged for over $6,000. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Ongoing problem with ABS sensor light remaining on. vehicle taken to independent repair shop. but, they could not find anything wrong, except the ABS light staying on. Dealer was not contacted at this time. *Ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch
High beam switch, which IS on the steering column broke off, and fell onto the footboard. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light
ABS light goes on irregularly, for no apparent reason. Yh
- Steering
This report IS made by the onondaga county medical examiners office, 100 elizabeth blackwell st., syracuse, ny 13210, phone 315-435-3163, fax 315-435-3319, reported by inv. Michael s. Birchmeyer. this vehicle was involved in a fatality which killed both the driver and passenger. for unknown…
This report IS made by the onondaga county medical examiners office, 100 elizabeth blackwell st., syracuse, ny 13210, phone 315-435-3163, fax 315-435-3319, reported by inv. Michael s. Birchmeyer. this vehicle was involved in a fatality which killed both the driver and passenger. for unknown reasons, the vehicle crashed through the front window of a deaprtment store. the accident was also investigated by the onondaga county sheriffs deaprtment. we are forwarding this info to you because we are not sure if there may have been a problem with the vehicle. thank you. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
The design and shape of the doors are not safe, children injured when accidental striking of the head due to dangerous way the door stick out. *mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brakes do not activate properly, delayed and then slam on. *mjs
- Power train
Lights on dashboard won't work where the speedometer IS. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
No summary
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Rear ABS brakes locking up whenever the weather IS wet or damp. Vehicle been in /out of dealer shop, and problem IS still occurring. Can nhtsa help in this matter.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
On 8/10/99 fuse blew that controlled signal lights/back up lights.replaced fuse and it worked for a few days. Then fuse blew each time car was backed up.took to pep boys and was told car was fixed but fuse #5 kept blowing and then smoke came out of sterring wheel column.smell of burning wires but…
On 8/10/99 fuse blew that controlled signal lights/back up lights.replaced fuse and it worked for a few days. Then fuse blew each time car was backed up.took to pep boys and was told car was fixed but fuse #5 kept blowing and then smoke came out of sterring wheel column.smell of burning wires but not flame.afraid of air bag(does not deploy) and smoke. need car repaired as it IS my sole source of transportation. I am renting car at the moment and cannot afford to continue. taking car to dobles chevrolet tomorrow hoping problem can be fixed at minimal cost as this IS a safety issue and not the first complaint of same type problem.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield washer fluid reservior cracked due to cold weather causing the fluid to leak out. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they are going straight to the floorboard, and not stopping the vehicle. consumer has to use the parking brake to stop the vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When the brakes are applied on this vehicle the vehicle will come to a complete stop and suddenly release and lock back up all while the pedal IS still being applied. Dealer has been contacted. *Ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
- Structure › Body
Paint failing to stick to body. no safety defect. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Defective air bag crash sensor
Cfas sent a follow-up letter on december 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.nhtsa received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to april 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether…
Cfas sent a follow-up letter on december 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.nhtsa received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to april 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems for the 1991-92 chevrolet corsica/beretta, 1990-92 ford taurus, and 1994-96 chrysler minivans are defective.cfas allege that information on low speed crashes here occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems.
- Steering column smk/flames
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10009220Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. Gm voicemail express.
- 10007816Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness.
- 10007293ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness.
- 6089996Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when in park on incline.
- 619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied.
- 615073Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that IS generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not reappear until the next change of oil.
- 601058Vehicles may exhibit a clattering noise at idle speed originating from the timing chain and front cover area.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 54329Complaints that the ABS indicator lamp IS "on".
- 45881Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 43021Unknown
- 37843Crunch noise from right side dash area when turning steering wheel.
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