Chevrolet CorvetteModel year report

1992 Chevrolet Corvette Problems

Complaints: 7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 34,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 1campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating: —overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy: 18 mpgcombined, 5.7L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and seats (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Electrical system3 43%
Brakes1 14%
Seats1 14%
Vehicle speed control1 14%
Wheels1 14%

Example complaints

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.”

NHTSA complaint #745120, filed 2001-05

Vehicle 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.”

NHTSA complaint #756312, filed 2002-01

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 34,000 and 34,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 34,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1992 Chevrolet Corvette version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

Version	Engine	Transmission	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr
Corvette RWD	5.7L 8-cyl	4-speed automatic	15	23	18	$4,550
Corvette RWD	5.7L 8-cyl	6-speed manual	15	23	18	$4,550
Corvette RWD	5.7L 8-cyl	6-speed manual	15	23	17	$4,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

92V160000Nov 8, 1992
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1992–1993
The power steering gear inlet hose on these vehicles can fracture, causing power steering fluid to spray from hose into the engine compartment.

Recall details for the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

DP96006BRAKE PULLClosed · May 14, 1996
PE92025Inconsis.brk lgt operationClosed · Mar 4, 1992

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.

Other model years of the Chevrolet Corvette

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2025	11	25	3	—	14	—	Too new
2024	21	500	2	—	15	—	Too new
2023	27	812	1	—	15	43 · Typical	Too new
2022	21	9,250	1	—	19	—	Stable
2021	13	12,500	2	—	19	—	Not enough data
2020	34	1,100	4	—	19	69 · More	Falling
2019	148	7,953	1	—	17	99 · More	Falling
2018	51	10,000	1	—	18	52 · Typical	Falling
2017	257	14,000	4	—	19	100 · More	Falling
2016	104	14,500	2	—	20	69 · More	Falling
2015	65	12,000	5	—	20	69 · More	Falling
2014	63	7,700	5	—	21	73 · More	Stable
2013	82	18,250	0	—	18	24 · Fewer	Falling
2012	56	25,000	1	—	18	22 · Fewer	Falling
2011	85	28,900	1	—	18	22 · Fewer	Falling
2010	84	35,202	0	—	18	10 · Fewer	Falling
2009	151	38,500	0	—	18	35 · Fewer	Falling
2008	541	48,300	0	—	18	48 · Typical	Falling
2007	341	43,000	2	—	19	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
2006	365	36,750	5	—	19	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
2005	533	40,000	6	—	19	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
2004	217	33,100	2	—	20	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
2003	85	30,544	1	—	20	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
2002	157	42,500	1	—	20	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2001	205	42,000	1	—	20	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
2000	278	39,000	2	—	19	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1999	308	45,000	2	—	20	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
1998	399	46,140	2	—	19	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
1997	153	42,258	5	—	19	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
1996	44	100,000	0	—	18	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1995	32	94,000	0	—	18	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1994	29	92,000	0	—	18	Not compared (before 2008)	Rising
1993	22	77,452	1	—	18	—	Falling
1992	7	34,000	1	—	18	—	Not enough data
1991	24	89,450	1	—	17	—	Falling
1990	34	57,999	2	—	17	Not compared (before 2008)	Rising
1989	15	76,700	2	—	18	—	Stable
1988	16	57,000	3	—	18	—	Stable
1987	21	99,000	1	—	17	—	Stable
1986	15	83,200	3	—	18	—	Stable
1985	16	92,000	1	—	17	—	Stable
1984	14	94,000	5	—	15	—	Not enough data
1981	6	84,000	0	—	—	—	Not enough data

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Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette get?

The EPA rates the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (Corvette, 5.7L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,000 miles and the middle half falls between 34,000 and 34,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.