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NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Trim | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L 8 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,850 |
| 5.7L 8 cyl Manual 6-spd | 15 | 23 | 17 | $4,050 |
| 5.7L 8 cyl Manual 6-spd | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,850 |
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. New vehicles are often added to the NCAP rating program after initial release; check nhtsa.gov/ratings for the latest status.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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).
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
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
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
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
The 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has 2 NHTSA recalls and 8 consumer complaints on file. For the most detailed information about a specific vehicle, decode its VIN using our free decoder above.
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VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL FOR CORRODED DISTRIBUTOR DUE TO VIN. NLM
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
WHEEL ON CAR KEEPS CRACKING FROM INSIDE- CAUSING TIRE TO GO FLAT. TT
POWER SEATS. WIRING IN THE SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT