Chevrolet Corsica complaints by model year
836 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 110 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 102 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 123 | 13 | 8 | 1 |
| 1993 | 100 | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| 1992 | 125 | 26 | 7 | 1 |
| 1991 | 108 | 19 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 55 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 1989 | 64 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| 1988 | 46 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1988–1997. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 54 | 17 | 31 | 32 | 21 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 33 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Chevrolet Corsica recalls (15)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Corsica model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93V157000 | Sep 24, 1993 | SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT | 1994 | — |
| 92V185000 | Dec 24, 1992 | LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1992 | — |
| 91V213000 | Dec 6, 1991 | WHEELS | 1989 | — |
| 91V206000 | Nov 26, 1991 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:BELTS | 1988, 1989, 1990 | — |
| 91V135000 | Aug 19, 1991 | STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY | 1987, 1988 | — |
| 91V083000 | Jun 10, 1991 | STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN | 1991 | — |
| 90V065000 | Apr 5, 1990 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:REAR | 1990 | — |
| 89V225000 | Dec 18, 1989 | STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1987, 1988 | — |
| 89V087000 | May 22, 1989 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS | 1989 | — |
| 89V034000 | Mar 10, 1989 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:BELTS | 1989 | — |
| 88V189000 | Dec 6, 1988 | FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK | 1989 | — |
| 88V039000 | Mar 23, 1988 | STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES | 1987, 1988 | — |
| 87V062000 | May 7, 1987 | STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES | 1987 | — |
| 86V164000 | Dec 15, 1986 | LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS | 1987 | — |
| 86V165000 | Dec 15, 1986 | STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES | 1987 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Chevrolet Corsica FAQ
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Corsica had?
NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns that cover at least one Chevrolet Corsica model year from 1987 to 1997. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Chevrolet Corsica year has the most complaints?
Among the last 11 model years with settled counts, the 1992 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (125) and the 1997 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Chevrolet Corsica problems?
Across the 1988–1997 model years, owners most often name the service brakes, electrical system, engine and engine cooling in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Chevrolet Corsica get?
EPA rates the 1996 Chevrolet Corsica at 21 to 24 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.