1992 Chevrolet Corsica Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 43%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica, 43% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #723333, filed 2000-05“Consumer states that she took the vehicle to dealer because the she heard a grinding and squeaking noise coming from the left front of the vehicle . The mechanic said that everything was ok at tthat time. Owner took vehicle to dealer on 10/08/97 . The brakes pads and the rotors had to be replaced on the left front.”
NHTSA complaint #817016, filed 1997-10“Owner has ABS brakes. When the ABS brake light comes on vehicle must be cut off, and restarted to reset ABS brakes. Also vehicle fails to slow down when brakes are applied. Dealers finds no fault with ABS brakes. Consumer states this has been an ongoing problem, pedal gives way and it is difficult to stop vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #819049, filed 1997-11“Abs brake problems; intermittently when depressing the brakes pedal travels close to the floorboard and the brake system lock ups. This happens on regular road conditions. The ABS warninng light comes on for a couple of minutes then goes off. Mechanic not able to correct the prolbem.”
NHTSA complaint #822885, filed 1998-04“Abs brakes; on occasions when applying brakes pedal goes to floor w/delay in response. Brake shoes/pads replaced (3) sets.tt also power steering is whining, shift indicator was replaced, consumer states it was difficult taking gear out of park and putting in reverse, front end alignment was performed.”
NHTSA complaint #974485, filed 1995-11Related recalls
- 92V185000Dec 24, 1992The service brake stop lamp switch becomes inoperative.Covers: Chevrolet Corsica 1992, Beretta 1992
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 21 | 19% |
| 1995 | 33 | 32% |
| 1994 | 31 | 25% |
| 1993 | 17 | 17% |
| 1992 | 54 | 43% |
| 1991 | 7 | 6% |
| 1990 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 4 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica
18 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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