Chevrolet Corvette 1992
Model Corvette made in 1992 by Chevrolet got 8 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, seats and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, steering. The car has one 5.7l engine.
Model 1992
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 6 gears | RWD | 16/25/19 | 18/32/22 | Premium | $ 1065 | 1 | 910821 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 19/32/23 | Premium | $ 1012 | 1 | 910821 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 6 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 19/32/23 | Premium | $ 1012 | 1 | 910821 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V160000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1992 to 09/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 5152 | 10/30/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/08/1992 | 11/16/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The power steering gear inlet hose on these vehicles can fracture, causing power steering fluid to spray from hose into the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The power steering fluid is flammable and could causean underhood fire if exposed to a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the power steering gear inlet hose with an improved design. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering.vehicle description: passenger cars with lt1 engines. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 876527 | 12/01/1998 | 603086 | Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms. *yc | 02/01/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 01697 | 01/01/2004 | 10006297 | No serial data communications using the tech 1 with a 1986 or newer camaro, firebird or corvette with a 5.0 or 5.7 litre engine. sit bulletin 1450640. *tt | 04/27/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 010729004 | 06/01/2001 | 720508B | 622763 | Information regarding corvette zf six speed manual transmission. nlm | 10/22/2001 |
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| 9313110 | 03/01/1993 | 39547 | Rear lift window hard to open/hinge loose to glass. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE92025 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/04/1992 | 06/03/1992 | INCONSIS.BRK LGT OPERATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| DP96006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/14/1996 | 10/18/1996 | BRAKE PULL | ||
| The petition stated that : we represent the owner of a 1990 chevrolet corvette which, when the brakes were applied, suddenly, violently, and unexpectedly pulls to the left.this is an intermittent defect which does not occur with an regularity. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 08/08/2003 | 34000 | 2 | 01/15/2002 |
| 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 | |||
| 04/15/2001 | 1 | 12/01/2000 | |
| 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 | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle not included in recall for corroded distributor due to vin. nlm | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 12/16/1994 | |||
| Power seats. wiring in the seat caught on fire. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 06/27/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/27/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/15/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2001 | |
| 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 | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| Wheel on car keeps cracking from inside- causing tire to go flat. tt | |||