1994 CHEVROLET CORSICA
1 recalls — 157 complaints — 37 TSBs
93V157000 Sep 24, 1993
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION'S SPECIFICATION FOR WELD INTEGRITY AND THE AFFECTED WELD CAN FAIL CAUSING THE FRONT OF THE CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE AFFECTED TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN MOVESUBSTANTIALLY FROM ITS DESIGNED POSITION AND STEERING CONTROL CAN BE SEVERELYIMPAIRED WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL REVISED SUSPENSION SUPPORTS WITH ADEQUATE WELD INTEGRITY.
Complaint Statistics
157 total complaints
15 crashes 9 fires 22 injuries 3 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 19 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 |
| SEATS | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 6 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 6 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 4, 2017
Incident date: Apr 26, 2017
SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING.
SEAT BELTS
Oct 24, 2008
Incident date: May 15, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET CORSICA. INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD DETACH. APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS LATER, THE SPOUSE WAS IN A ONE CAR CRASH AND SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES. HIS SON SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE FAILURE HAS... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Jun 22, 2006
Incident date: Jun 15, 2006
THE 2 BOLTS HOLDING THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR IN PLACE BROKE APART DUE TO RUST. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE BUT I WASN'T GOING THAT FAST SO I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Aug 31, 2005
Incident date: Aug 31, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED SHOULDER AND LAP BELTS ARE CONNECTED TO THE DOOR, NOT TO THE FLOOR. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF HER CAR WITH THE SEAT BELT ON. THE CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL SHE SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT WITH THE SEAT BELT ON. SHE FEELS THIS IS A DEFECT IN DESIGN ONLY.*AK *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Oct 12, 2004
Incident date: May 1, 2003
LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE. *BF THE CONSUMER IS QUESTIONING WHEATHER OR NOT HIS VEHICLE WAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE LOWER BALL JOINT. THE RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS VEHICLE DID NOT PERTAIN TO THE PROBLEM CONSUMER WAS HAVING WITH HIS VEHICLE. *TC
STRUCTURE
Jul 27, 2004
Incident date: Dec 18, 2002
PAINT PEALING FROM THE HOOD AND TOP OF CAR. 1994 CHEVROLET CORSICA 4 DOOR. *AK
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Jun 20, 2004
Incident date: Jun 19, 2004
ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO I PURCHASED 4 GOODYEAR REGETTA TIRES.SO FAR I HAD TO REPLACE 2 OF THEM DUE TO CRACKING ON THE SIDEWALL.SHORTLY I WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE OTHER 2.I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ANY OTHER TIRES I HAVE EVER OWNED.THIS IS VERY UNUSAL THAT THIS SHOULD HAPPED TO TIRES.BUT,I HAD PEOPLE ... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 29, 2004
Incident date: Apr 13, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT COLLIDED WITH TWO OTHER VEHICLES. TEN PEOPLE WERE INJURED, AND TWO PEOPLE DIED IN THIS COLLISION. ENGINEERS FOUND A STRUCTURAL FAILURE IN THE REAR AXLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE. CONSUMER WAS INCARCERAT... Read more
Crash
10 injured
2 deaths
STRUCTURE
Jan 14, 2004
Incident date: Oct 9, 2003
THE PAINT ON MY 94 CORSICA IS COMING OFF IN SHEETS. POSSIBLY DUE TO FAULTY PRIMER.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 10, 2004
Incident date: Jan 5, 2004
THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON MY 1994 CHEVY CORSICA IS LEAKING. I HAD THE CAR TO THE SHOP LAST WEEK AND HAD THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THE GM 3.1L ENGINES. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM. ALTHOUGH I CAUGHT MINE BEFO... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Oct 21, 2003
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 5 MPH DRIVER HEARD A GRINDING NOISE AND VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER STOPPED VEHICLE AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE FRONT END. THE WELD BROKE ON THE RIGHT SIDE, SEPARATING THE FRONT CONTROL ARM FROM THE SUSPENSION. THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT PER MANUFACTURER THIS V... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 13, 2003
Incident date: Oct 12, 2003
SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION OF MY DAUGHTER'S 1994 CHEVROLET CORSICA RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF CORSICA, DAMAGE AND INJURY TO MY DAUGHTER AND (2) DRIVERS OF OTHER VEHICLES STRUCK BY THE CORSICA. *LA
Crash
3 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 27, 2003
Incident date: Jul 14, 2003
FRONT PASSANGER SEATBELT SPRING BROKE FRONT DRIVER SEATBELT SOMTIMES COMES UNDONE. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 29, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
THIS TYPE OF MAJOR EXPENSIVE FAILURE SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING WITH A VEHICLE WITH LOW MILEAGE. I CONTACTED CHEVROLET (GM REQUEST # G01479570). THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I AM NOT UNHAPPY WITH QUALITY OF THIS AUTOMOBILE, BUT NOT HAPPY WITH THE SERVICE AND RESPONSE FROM CHEVROLET FOR ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 14, 2003
Incident date: Mar 31, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 7, 2003
OIL PAN LEAKED OIL, ROOF BRACE INSIDE BENT, AND THE SEAL OUTSIDE COWL BELOW FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER FROM OUTSIDE. *AK *JB
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Mar 7, 2003
OIL PAN LEAKED OIL, ROOF BRACE INSIDE BENT, AND THE SEAL OUTSIDE COWL BELOW FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER FROM OUTSIDE. *AK *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 7, 2003
OIL PAN LEAKED OIL, ROOF BRACE INSIDE BENT, AND THE SEAL OUTSIDE COWL BELOW FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER FROM OUTSIDE. *AK *JB
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Dec 9, 2002
Incident date: Dec 9, 2002
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS BROKE, THE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. AS WE SPOKE JUST ONE RECALL NHTSA#6818-93-V-157-3000 SEP-16-1993 THE SUSPENSION SUPORT ASSEMBLIES. THE AFECTED TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Jul 6, 1994
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY LET GO, AND VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THE BLINKER SWITCH WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTINOUS SMOKE WAS POSSIBILY DUE TO FRESH OIL ON NEW WIRES.*JB
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THE BLINKER SWITCH WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTINOUS SMOKE WAS POSSIBILY DUE TO FRESH OIL ON NEW WIRES.*JB
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Apr 26, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THE BLINKER SWITCH WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTINOUS SMOKE WAS POSSIBILY DUE TO FRESH OIL ON NEW WIRES.*JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Apr 26, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THE BLINKER SWITCH WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTINOUS SMOKE WAS POSSIBILY DUE TO FRESH OIL ON NEW WIRES.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 5, 2002
Incident date: Jun 23, 1999
HAD STARTED TO TURN A CORNER, AND WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER AND BURST INTO FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. POSSIBLE INDICATION WAS FIRE IN STEERING. DRIVER DIED. POLICE REPORT.*AK
Crash
Fire
1 deaths
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 22, 2002
Incident date: Feb 16, 2002
I HAVE NOT EVEN HAD THIS CAR FOR A WEEK AND THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE ENGINE AND I AM STRANDED WAY IN MILWAUKEE AND THE CAR IS STRANDED IN MT. VERNON, IL AT A CAR PLACE CALLED "THE CAR DOCTOR".*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 18, 2001
Incident date: Dec 12, 2001
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. PROBLEM WAS DUE TO FIREWALL AROUND STEERING GEAR BOX RUSTING. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 20, 2001
Incident date: Jun 6, 2001
TURN SIGNALS ACTIVATED, SMOKE CAME FROM STEERING COLUMN. TURN SIGNAL ERRATIC, NOT SHUTTING OFF. THEN ON NEXT SLIGHT TURN OF WHEEL, TURN SIGNALS ACTIVATED THEMSELVES IN DIRECTION OF TURN. ODOR OF BURNING FROM STEERING COLUMN.
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Apr 13, 2001
Incident date: Apr 2, 2001
BALL JOINTS WORN OUT AND BECAME LOOSE, CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL AND MAKING WHEELS WOBBLE. REPLACED BALL JOINTS. *AK THE BALL JOINTS WERE SEALED AT FACTORY, CAUSING THEM TO NOT BE LUBRICATED AND CAUSING THEM TO FAIL. *YH *TC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 13, 2001
Incident date: Mar 13, 2001
WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK CAN TURN ON IGNITION SWITCH AND VEHICLE WILL JUMP FOWARD. PROBLEM COULD HAPPEN EVERY OTHER DAY.*AK *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mar 13, 2001
Incident date: Mar 13, 2001
WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK CAN TURN ON IGNITION SWITCH AND VEHICLE WILL JUMP FOWARD. PROBLEM COULD HAPPEN EVERY OTHER DAY.*AK *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 7, 2001
Incident date: Nov 15, 2000
SMOKE WAS COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING, BATTERY WILL NOT KEEP CHARGE. DEALER FOUND ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Feb 27, 2001
BRAKES BEGAN MAKING NOISES, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER THAT MADE A BRAKE ADJUSTMENT, BRAKES CONTINUED TO MAKE NOISE, 11000 MILES LATER, BOTH ROTORS WERE WORN AND REPLACED. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 27, 2001
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE PROBLEMS, VALVE COVER WAS REPLACED, HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED AFTER LEAKING, 7000 MILES LATER HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED AGAIN, AND THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. *SLC
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 9, 2001
Incident date: Feb 3, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH CONSUMER HIT A TREE HEAD-ON, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 17, 2001
WHEN VEHICLE IS MAKING A TURN TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT THERE IS A POPPING SOUND AS IF THE SUSPENSION IS LOOSE. WHEELS & BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND THEY ARE ALRIGHT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Dec 13, 2000
WHEN PUSH ON BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR AND THEN COMES BACK UP HAVE HAD TO FIVE MECHANICS AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT PROBLEM!PLEASE HELP!! ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM UNDER HOOD WHICH CAUGHT THE CHIME BOX ON FIRE AND BURNED MAY WIRES. HAS BEEN FIXED SINCE. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 13, 2000
WHEN PUSH ON BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR AND THEN COMES BACK UP HAVE HAD TO FIVE MECHANICS AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT PROBLEM!PLEASE HELP!! ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM UNDER HOOD WHICH CAUGHT THE CHIME BOX ON FIRE AND BURNED MAY WIRES. HAS BEEN FIXED SINCE. *AK
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
Oct 8, 2000
Incident date: May 15, 1994
UNABLE TO USE DIMMER SWITCH WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED THE SWITCH ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 3, 2000
Incident date: Sep 2, 2000
FRONT RIGHT FIRESTONE TIRE TREAD CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMERS TIRES ARE NOT APART OF THE VOLUNTARY RECALL. NLM
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 6, 2000
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE. HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK THE OWNER BELIEVES THE OLD MASTER CYLINDER IS A POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR BRAKE PEDAL TO... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Nov 11, 1999
RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING (REAR) CAME OUT OF THE CONTROL ARM CAUSING EXCESSIVE SHAKING AND PULLING OF THE STEERING WHEEL ALONG WITH A BANGING NOISE IS HEARD WHILE DRIVING AND BREAKING.*AK
SEATS
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Apr 13, 2000
UPON FRONTAL IMPACT, RIGHT REAR OF DRIVER'S SEAT CAME OUT OF TRACK. THIS ALLOWED THE SEAT TO SHIFT FORWARD. THIS FORWARD SHIFT OF THE SEAT ALLOWED THE KNEES TO MOVE FORWARD AND IMPACT BOTTOM OF LOWER DASH PANEL, BREAKING IT. GM HAS BEEN CONTACTED BUT DOES NOT SEEM INTERESTED IN PURSUING ANY INVES... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 25, 2000
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 28, 1999
PAINT PEELING FROM THE HOOD AND TOP OF THE CAR, MUCH LIKE THAT OF THE 88 AND 89 PICKUPS THAT WERE RECALLED FOR THE PAINT PEELING A FEW YEARS AGO. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Nov 7, 1999
Incident date: Nov 7, 1999
TURN SIGNAL WAS REPLACED ABOUGHT A YEAR AGO DONT KNOW IF IT IS THE SAME PART
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Oct 25, 1999
Incident date: Oct 13, 1999
HIGH BEAM FAILED TO TURN ON 10/11, INCREASED PRESSURE/EFFORT TO LIFT TURN SIGNAL LEVER UP AND DOWN. TURN SIGNALS, LOW BEAMS AND CRUISE CONTROL STILL FUNCTIONAL UNTIL 10/13 WHEN TURN SIGNAL LEVEL BROKE OFF IN MY HAND WHILE FLIPPING LEVER DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. LEVER BROKE ABOUT 1.5" FROM POINT WHE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Oct 4, 1999
Incident date: Jul 7, 1999
SERVICE BULLETINS ON IGNITION/SIGNAL SWITCH MALFUNCTION - SEVERAL ON FILE. REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. ALSO DISC BREAKS CONTINUOUSLY NEED REPLACING AROUND 12,000 MILES. MANUFACTURER DISC AND ROTORS. NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 4, 1999
Incident date: Jul 7, 1999
SERVICE BULLETINS ON IGNITION/SIGNAL SWITCH MALFUNCTION - SEVERAL ON FILE. REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. ALSO DISC BREAKS CONTINUOUSLY NEED REPLACING AROUND 12,000 MILES. MANUFACTURER DISC AND ROTORS. NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 4, 1999
Incident date: Jul 7, 1999
SERVICE BULLETINS ON IGNITION/SIGNAL SWITCH MALFUNCTION - SEVERAL ON FILE. REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. ALSO DISC BREAKS CONTINUOUSLY NEED REPLACING AROUND 12,000 MILES. MANUFACTURER DISC AND ROTORS. NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY.
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EPA Fuel Economy — 1994 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) | 22.0 | 28.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 27.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $3,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1994 CHEVROLET CORSICA
37 manufacturer communications from 33 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 2 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
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353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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350000 EQUIPMENT
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130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
04152004
Apr 15, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
VEHICLES MAY SET ANYONE OR A COMBINATION OF FRONT-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CODES AS INTERMITTENT OR HARD FAILURES. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT
00966
Jan 1, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
00966B
Jan 1, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
010601002A
Dec 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT
990730030A
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING
990604005A
Apr 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT
990730030
Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
990604005
Feb 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *TT
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
98576124A
Jun 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COMMENTS ON A TICKING TYPE NOISE THAT BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP AND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP. *YC
98876121A
Apr 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLATTERING NOISE AT IDLE SPEED ORIGINATING FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND FRONT COVER AREA. *YC
98776304A
Feb 1, 1998
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *YC
971101776304
Nov 1, 1997
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR DEPOSITS. *YC
9709015015A
Sep 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMPLAINTS THAT THE ABS INDICATOR LAMP IS "ON". *YC
970801735026
Aug 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC
970801676305
Aug 1, 1997
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR AN ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION. *YC
733301
Apr 1, 1997
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SQUAWK NOISE COMING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA (INSTALL ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR TAPE). *TW
776001
Mar 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KNOCK, RATTLE OR TAP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE KNOCK, RATTLE OR TAP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING
577106A
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
776403
Feb 1, 1997
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ENGINE MISS (REPLACE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND IGNITION COIL). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
9573T4001
Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD
576124
Aug 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COLD ENGINE TICK OR RATTLE AFTER START-UP (REPLACE PISTON/PIN ASSEMBLY). *SD
438101A
May 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
UNKNOWN
535010
May 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
UNKNOWN
435006A
May 1, 1995
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
UNKNOWN
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
476520
Dec 1, 1994
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
CRANK NO START/RUNS ROUGH AFTER EXTREME COLD WEATHER SOAK. *TW
433211
Nov 1, 1994
010000 STEERING
CRUNCH NOISE FROM RIGHT SIDE DASH AREA WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *TW
476135
Oct 1, 1994
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK AT THE ROCKER COVER. *TW
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
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET CORSICA across all model years (1987–1996).
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Total Recalls
1,164
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
127
Reported Crashes
46
Reported Fires
5
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET CORSICA — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.