1992 Chevrolet Corsica Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 14%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica, 14% of the 125 complaints for this model year. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 8/10/99 fuse blew that controlled signal lights/back up lights.replaced fuse and it worked for a few days. Then fuse blew each time car was backed up.took to pep boys and was told car was fixed but fuse #5 kept blowing and then smoke came out of sterring wheel column.smell of burning wires but not flame.afraid of air bag(does not deploy) and smoke. Need car repaired as it is my sole source of transportation. I am renting car at the moment and cannot afford to continue. …”
NHTSA complaint #710581, filed 1999-08“Steering column broke. While vehicle was started tried to shut vehicle off would not shut off when turning key. Had to remove spark plugs to turn off vehicle. Dealer contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #8008242, filed 2002-04“While driving about 60 MPH, smoke came from under the 4- way flasher switch on steering column. Dealer is aware of the problem. Vehicle being checked by dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #826812, filed 1998-08Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 9 | 8% |
| 1995 | 11 | 11% |
| 1994 | 17 | 14% |
| 1993 | 17 | 17% |
| 1992 | 18 | 14% |
| 1991 | 23 | 21% |
| 1990 | 17 | 31% |
| 1989 | 14 | 22% |
| 1988 | 12 | 26% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Corsica
54 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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