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1992 Chevrolet Corvette problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

8

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

2

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other Corvette years?

Corvette NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted716 complaints1960: 1 complaints1964: 1 complaints1965: 0 complaints1966: 1 complaints1967: 0 complaints1968: 0 complaints1969: 0 complaints1970: 0 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 6 complaints1976: 1 complaints1977: 2 complaints1978: 1 complaints1979: 13 complaints1980: 3 complaints1981: 11 complaints1982: 0 complaints1984: 16 complaints1985: 16 complaints1986: 16 complaints1987: 25 complaints1988: 26 complaints1989: 15 complaints1990: 41 complaints1991: 28 complaints1992: 8 complaints1993: 26 complaints1994: 38 complaints1995: 48 complaints1996: 63 complaints1997: 196 complaints1998: 466 complaints1999: 389 complaints2000: 359 complaints2001: 281 complaints2002: 191 complaints2003: 126 complaints2004: 257 complaints2005: 716 complaints2006: 441 complaints2007: 434 complaints2008: 624 complaints2009: 178 complaints2010: 90 complaints2011: 98 complaints2012: 68 complaints2013: 94 complaints2014: 79 complaints2015: 72 complaints2016: 114 complaints2017: 272 complaints2018: 53 complaints2019: 151 complaints2020: 42 complaints2021: 14 complaints2022: 23 complaints2023: 32 complaints2024: 31 complaints2025: 12 complaints
Corvette NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1992 Chevrolet Corvette problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System338%
Brakes225%
Seats113%
Speed Control113%
Tires & Wheels113%

Does the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E043000Fuel SystemMay 19, 2006 · 88,303 units

Defect

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

92V160000SteeringNovember 8, 1992 · 5,152 units

Defect

THE POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE, CAUSING POWER STEERING FLUID TO SPRAY FROM HOSE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence

THE POWER STEERING FLUID IS FLAMMABLE AND COULD CAUSEAN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy

REPLACE THE POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I HAVE A 1992 LT-! CORVETTE. IT HAS A OPTI SPARK DISTRIBUTER THAT IS PRONE TO FAIL FROM MOISTURER AND HEAT. MINE HAS FAILES AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE COST IS AROUND 700.00 FOR THE PARTS TO DO THIS RIGHT. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THE DEFECTIVE DISTRIBUTER. THIS INFOMATION IS WELL DOCUMENTED AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 8, 2003

“COLLISION OCCURRED ON 12/15/01 IN GREENVILLE, SC. I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AND HAD ALMOST COME TO A STOP WHEN THE ENGINE "ROARED" THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND STRUCK A VAN IN FRONT OF ME, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VAN'S BUMPER AND MY HOOD ON THE LEFT SIDE. I WAS NOT ISSUED A TICKET. BOTH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · December 15, 2001 · crash

1992 Chevrolet Corvette — common questions

Is the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chevrolet Corvette years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Corvette years to avoid are 2005, 2008, 1998, 2006, 2007, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2017, 2004, 1997, 2002, 2009, 2019, 2003, 2016, 2011, 2013, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2012, 1996, 2018, 1995, 2020, 1990. The cleanest record among Corvette years belongs to 1982.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.