Safety Recall NHTSA · 92V012000 Reported January 28, 1992

Interior systems:instrument panel:glove compartmen

General Motors, Llc · Structure · 95,897 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
92V012000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
95,897
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 28, 1992

Defect Summary

The glove compartment door will not remain closed during certain load forces associated with a vehicle crash. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss 201.

Safety Consequence

In the event of an accident, the glove compartment doormay open and result in occupant(s) injuries from contact with the glovecompartment door.

Corrective Action

Replace the current upper glove compartment door with a redesigned upper glove compartment door which incorporates a positive latch to keep the door closed should a vehicle crash occur.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 92V012000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 92V012000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 92V012000?

NHTSA recall 92V012000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on January 28, 1992. It addresses: Interior systems:instrument panel:glove compartmen. The recall affects approximately 95,897 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 92V012000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.