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1992 Chevrolet Corvette

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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7Owner complaints

Model-year median: 29

1Recall campaigns

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2Investigations

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What owners reported most

Electrical System
3Seats
1Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1Vehicle Speed Control
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 1 of 7 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Seats. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

7 reports
34,000 miles · Aug 12, 2003
Electrical System

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 IS A WELL KNOW DEFECTIVE PART.…

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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 IS A WELL KNOW DEFECTIVE PART. CAN YOU HELP? THANK YOU! BOB. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10032606

Mileage unknown · Jan 2, 2002
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash

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 GM ANF CARMAX HAVE BEEN CO…

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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 GM ANF CARMAX HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND NEITHER WILL SEND A TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE SO I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT SINCE THE ACCIDENT.OF ME. *AK

NHTSA ODI #756312

Mileage unknown · May 9, 2001
Electrical System

THESE ARE KNOWN TO FAIL FREQUENTLY AND CAN FAIL WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL IN TRAFFIC JUST ABOUT EVERYONE THAT OWNS ONE OF THESE CARS HAS IT HAPPEN BEFORE 50000 MILES. *AK

NHTSA ODI #745120

Mileage unknown · May 28, 1999
Electrical System

VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL FOR CORRODED DISTRIBUTOR DUE TO VIN. NLM

NHTSA ODI #545810

Mileage unknown · Mar 20, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

NHTSA ODI #515362

Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 1995
Wheels

WHEEL ON CAR KEEPS CRACKING FROM INSIDE- CAUSING TIRE TO GO FLAT. TT

NHTSA ODI #966945

Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 1995
SeatsFire

POWER SEATS. WIRING IN THE SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI #958606

Official recalls

1

92V160000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections

Nov 8, 1992

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

Consequence & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

2

DP96006 · Brake Pull

Opened May 14, 1996 · Closed Oct 18, 1996

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PETITIONS STATED THAT:WE REPRESENT THE OWNER OF A 1990 CHEVROLET CORVETTE WHICH, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, SUDDENTLY, VIOLENTLY, AND UNEXPECTEDLY PULLS TO THE LEFT.THIS IS A INTERMITTENT DEFECT WHICH DOES NOT OCCUR WITH AN REGULARITY.

PE92025 · Inconsis.brk Lgt Operation

Opened Mar 4, 1992 · Closed Jun 3, 1992

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting

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