1990 CHEVROLET CORSICA
2 recalls, 86 complaints - 1 TSBs
91V206000 Nov 26, 1991
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR WOULD RESULT INTHE SEAT OCCUPANT ONLY BEING RESTRAINED BY THE LAP BELT IN A CRASH OR SUDDENSTOP, AND AN INCREASED POSSIBILITY OF INJURY.
90V065000 Apr 5, 1990
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Defect Description
OWNER'S MANUALS WERE PRINTED WITH REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INFORMATION OMITTED.
Consequence
THIS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209.
Remedy
INSERT MISSING INFORMATION INTO OWNERS MANUAL.
Complaint Statistics
86 total complaints
6 crashes 4 fires 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 9 |
| SEATS | 7 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 2 |
TIRES:VALVE
Jan 9, 2008
Incident date: Aug 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHEVROLET CORSICA. THE VEHICLE HAS KELLY EXPLORER A/S (NA), SIZE P195/75/14 TIRES. ALL OF THE TIRES FLATTENED AND WERE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VALVE STEMS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. THE VALVES WERE REPLA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND JERKS, THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN HITTING BUMPS AND CRACKS IN THE ROAD, THE DEALER HAS MADE SOME REPAIRS BUT THEY HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, THIS STALLING PROBLEM OCCURS LESS WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WITH THE VE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND JERKS, THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN HITTING BUMPS AND CRACKS IN THE ROAD, THE DEALER HAS MADE SOME REPAIRS BUT THEY HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, THIS STALLING PROBLEM OCCURS LESS WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WITH THE VE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND JERKS, THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN HITTING BUMPS AND CRACKS IN THE ROAD, THE DEALER HAS MADE SOME REPAIRS BUT THEY HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, THIS STALLING PROBLEM OCCURS LESS WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WITH THE VE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND JERKS, THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN HITTING BUMPS AND CRACKS IN THE ROAD, THE DEALER HAS MADE SOME REPAIRS BUT THEY HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, THIS STALLING PROBLEM OCCURS LESS WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WITH THE VE... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
AFTER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH HAS BEEN TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION THE WIPER'S CONTINUE TO SWIPE FOR ABOUT 14-22 TIMES BEFORE STOPPING, THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURED. NLM
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Jul 25, 2000
STEERING UNIT DISLOCATED FROM FIREWALL (WAS BOLTED)
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jul 25, 2000
STEERING UNIT DISLOCATED FROM FIREWALL (WAS BOLTED)
SEATS
Nov 9, 1999
Incident date: Nov 9, 1999
WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND, BY A STANDARD 83 CHEVROLET TRUCK PICKUP(3/4 TON). DRIVER'S AND THE PASSENGER'S SEAT CAME OFF THE TRACK. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRAIN THE DRIVER, AND DRIVER'S HEAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SEAT BELTS
Nov 9, 1999
Incident date: Nov 9, 1999
WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND, BY A STANDARD 83 CHEVROLET TRUCK PICKUP(3/4 TON). DRIVER'S AND THE PASSENGER'S SEAT CAME OFF THE TRACK. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRAIN THE DRIVER, AND DRIVER'S HEAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ... Read more
Crash
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 27, 1999
Incident date: Aug 9, 1995
THE ENGINE HEAD GASKETS WERE LEAKING WATER (COOLANT) WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY AT 45MPH. TOOK TO DEALER & THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE HEAD GASKETS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1994
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
May 10, 1999
Incident date: Mar 4, 1994
WIRING COVER MELTED/ DEALER SAID I TOOK IT OFF TO AVOID REPLACING IT. THEY WANTED 2,400.00 DOLLARS TO REPLACE IT. IT MELTED I DID NOT REMOVE IT.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Apr 21, 1999
SEAT BELTS IN THE FRONT SEAT DO NOT WORK, AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT IS TOTALY BROKEN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Apr 5, 1999
Incident date: Feb 2, 1999
VEHICLES HOOD STRUCK WINDSHIELD AND ROOF WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATED HOOD RELEASE DID NOT OPEN HOOD AT EARLIER DATE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Aug 28, 1998
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE FUEL INJECTORS CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN AND PARKED FOR 5 MINUTES WHEN THE FIRE STARTED. VEHICLE IS BEING LOOKED AT BY THE DEALERSHIP. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Feb 16, 1999
A PLASTIC GLUED PIECE CAME OFF BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS/THEY COME APART NOW.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jan 12, 1999
Incident date: Jan 6, 1999
SMOKE FROM STEERING COLUMN FIRST NOTED ON 5/95 - REPAIRED AND NOW IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN (SECOND TIME). ON 1/6/99 NOTICE SMOKE AFTER CAR WAS STARTED. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP THAT REPAIRED VEHICLE THE FIRST TIME TO SEE IF MAYBE THERE WERE ANY RECALLS FOR DEFECTED EQUIPMENT. THEY STATED THERE WERE NONE. A... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Dec 3, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
1. ENGINE WAS REBUILT 1995 OR '96. VEHICLE WILL NOT IDLE PROPERLY IN DRIVE DESPITE REPEATED TUNE-UPS/REPAIRS. NON-ADJUSTABLE IDLE SPEED. 2. VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AT ALIGNMENT AND FRAME ADJUSTMENT. NON-ADJUSTABLE CASTOR. 3. PARTS TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 3, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
1. ENGINE WAS REBUILT 1995 OR '96. VEHICLE WILL NOT IDLE PROPERLY IN DRIVE DESPITE REPEATED TUNE-UPS/REPAIRS. NON-ADJUSTABLE IDLE SPEED. 2. VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AT ALIGNMENT AND FRAME ADJUSTMENT. NON-ADJUSTABLE CASTOR. 3. PARTS TH... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Dec 3, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
1. ENGINE WAS REBUILT 1995 OR '96. VEHICLE WILL NOT IDLE PROPERLY IN DRIVE DESPITE REPEATED TUNE-UPS/REPAIRS. NON-ADJUSTABLE IDLE SPEED. 2. VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AT ALIGNMENT AND FRAME ADJUSTMENT. NON-ADJUSTABLE CASTOR. 3. PARTS TH... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Oct 14, 1998
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY PRIOR TO RECALL. CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL 91V-206000. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 28, 1998
ELECTRICAL CRUISE RESUME INOPERATIVE, NEEDS SERVO.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Apr 30, 1998
THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE CONTINUES TO GET STUCK IN THE RETRACTOR . DEALER NOT ABLE TO CORRECT PROLBEM. ALSO THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS POSITIONED INCORRECTLY FOR AN AVERAGE HEIGHT PERSON. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 30, 1998
THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE CONTINUES TO GET STUCK IN THE RETRACTOR . DEALER NOT ABLE TO CORRECT PROLBEM. ALSO THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS POSITIONED INCORRECTLY FOR AN AVERAGE HEIGHT PERSON. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Feb 8, 1998
Incident date: Jan 15, 1998
HOOD LATCH FAILED TO ENGAGE AND FLEW OPEN AT 50 MPH AND BROKE THE WINDSHIELD.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 17, 1997
CRUISE CONTROL RESUME SWITCH FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 17, 1997
RETRACTOR FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIR.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 26, 1997
THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS WERE ON RECALL. THE BELTS WERE REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER . THE BUCKLE CAME OFF ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AFTER THE REPAIR WAS MADE. THE MANFUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 28, 1997
Incident date: Feb 1, 1996
THE BELT BUCKLES ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE ARE BROKEN, THEY WON'T STAY FASTENED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 6, 1997
THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLES ARE BROKEN. THEY WON'T STAY BUCKLED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Apr 21, 1992
ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MODULE REPLACED 4 TIMES.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Apr 21, 1991
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT STICKS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Apr 21, 1992
DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTOR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
FAN MOTOR REPLACED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Apr 21, 1992
PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Mar 25, 1994
STRUTS INADEQUATELY LUBED, CAUSING NOISE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Mar 25, 1994
ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
UPPER AND LOWER HOSES REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
GASKET REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Nov 12, 1996
HEAD CYLINDER FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
THERMOSTAT REPLACED.
WHEELS
Nov 6, 1996
Incident date: Aug 20, 1996
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF DUE TO BOLTS SHEARING.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
SEATS
Oct 15, 1996
Incident date: Sep 21, 1996
DRIVER SEAT BROKE, WENT INTO RECLINING POSITION WHILE DRIVING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Sep 16, 1996
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION USUALLY AT ABOUT 30 TO 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLS DUE TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. *AK
SEATS
Sep 23, 1996
DRIVER'S SEAT FAILED. *DH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jul 18, 1994
WIRING HARNESS UNDER DASH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE.
Fire
SEAT BELTS
Sep 10, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS CAME APART PRIOR TO RECALL (91V-206). *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 24, 1996
Incident date: Jul 20, 1996
IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 24, 1996
Incident date: Jul 20, 1996
IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Crash
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 CHEVROLET CORSICA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,450 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 CHEVROLET CORSICA
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
876002A
Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET CORSICA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE93009
Opened: Feb 26, 1993 , Closed: Jun 30, 1993
FUEL FILTER FIRES
There is no summary currently available
CHEVROLET CORSICA - All Years Overview
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Total Recalls
1,164
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
127
Reported Crashes
46
Reported Fires
5
Reported Deaths
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