Vehicle recall 92V185000 · December 24, 1992

Chevrolet Beretta and Corsica

The service brake stop lamp switch becomes inoperative.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The service brake stop lamp switch becomes inoperative.
Consequence: The inoperative stop lamp switch will not illuminate thestop lamps when the brake pedal is depressed. This would not adequately informother drivers of the vehicle operator's intent to stop or slow down.
Remedy: Replace the stop lamp switch and correct the wiring in the connector of the stop lamp switch wiring harness.
Notes: System: lighting; stoplamps.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if the failure occurs during three consecutive service brake applicationsthe amber anti-lock brake system (ABS) telltale lamp may illuminate indicatinga problem with the system.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 92V185000
Reported to NHTSA: December 24, 1992
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: January 19, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 140,661
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Recall 92V185000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet Beretta (1992): 1992
Chevrolet Corsica (1992): 1992

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