Total Complaints
8 filings
CHEVROLET CORVETTE · model year
1992 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
8 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1992CHEVROLETCORVETTE carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1992 CORVETTE is electrical system:ignition with 3 filings, followed by seats:front assembly:power adjust (1) and wheels (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1992 CORVETTE, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
8
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20030812ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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
Mileage: 34,000
20020109CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
20010511ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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
19990608ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL FOR CORRODED DISTRIBUTOR DUE TO VIN. NLM
19970424SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
19970424SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
19950613WHEELS
WHEEL ON CAR KEEPS CRACKING FROM INSIDE- CAUSING TIRE TO GO FLAT. TT
19950112FireSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
POWER SEATS. WIRING IN THE SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT
Compare 1992CHEVROLETCORVETTE to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1992 CHEVROLET CORVETTE have?▼
The 1992 CHEVROLET CORVETTE has 8 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 CHEVROLET CORVETTE?▼
The most-complained component for the 1992 CHEVROLET CORVETTE is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST and WHEELS.
Is the 1992 CHEVROLET CORVETTE safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.