1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA
1 recalls, 169 complaints - 44 TSBs
07E021000 Mar 12, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
Complaint Statistics
169 total complaints
8 crashes 8 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 15 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 15 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 10 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 29, 2014
Incident date: Dec 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 8, 2008
Incident date: Jul 10, 1999
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WAS TAKEN TO SERWE CHEVROLET. THEY REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AT THE COST OF $500. LESS THAN TWO YEARS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE HEAD G... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 15, 2008
Incident date: Feb 1, 2008
OUR 96 CORSICA BEGAN TO LOSE POWER OFF AND ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. SOMETIMES IT WOULD STALL. WE HAD THE CAR LOOKED AT AND FOUND AN COOLANT LEAK. COOLANT WAS LEAKING ON THE GROUND AS WELL AS INTO THE HEAD GASKET. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND ENGINE. *... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 17, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD DEFECT. CONSUMERS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE GASKET FAILURE ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. WHEN HIS FAILED IT CAUSED ENGINE COOLANT TO GET INTO THE OIL PAN. *KB
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 15, 2007
Incident date: Jan 10, 2007
I OWN A 1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA. IT LOOKED MUCH OLDER THAT A 1996, BECAUSE THERE WERE MANY SPOTS OF PAINT THATCAME OFF. YOU COULD TELL THAT THE PAINT FAILED. IT MUST NOT HAVE BONDED TO THE CAR BECAUSE THE AREAS WERENOW RUSTING EVEN THOUGH I PUT WAX ON THERE TRYING TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE FAIL... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 16, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
CONSUMER WOULD LIKE INFORMATION FOR RECALLS REGARDING 1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA. *KB *JB
STRUCTURE
Aug 11, 2004
Incident date: Aug 11, 2004
THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF ON MY CAR. THESE SPOTS ARE NOT SMALL, BUT HUGE SPOTS THAT HAVE BUBBLED AND COME OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS SINCE IT APPEARS TO BE A SERIOUS MANUFACTURER DEFEAT. PLEASE CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
May 4, 2004
Incident date: Feb 6, 2004
(1) FOR OVER A YEAR NOW MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ON 1998 CHEVROLET CORSICA HAVE FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN RAINY WET CONDITIONS. I CANNOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE WHEN RAINY OR WET. THE BRAKES CATCH AND RELEASE REPEATEDLY EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE CAR TO SLIDE (THIS EVEN HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING 10 MPH). AFTER T... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Dec 15, 1999
WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR, INCLUDING THE HEATING AND ELECTICAL SYSTEMS(ALTERNATOR, RADIO, ETC.)AND THE TRANSMISSION. THE MAIN ONE AT THIS POINT IS THE PEELING PAINT. THE CAR IS A VERY NICE MEDIUM BLUE, BUT IT LOOKS TERRIBLE DUE TO THE SPOTS OF GRAY WHERE THE PAINT JUST BUBBLED UP ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Dec 15, 1999
WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR, INCLUDING THE HEATING AND ELECTICAL SYSTEMS(ALTERNATOR, RADIO, ETC.)AND THE TRANSMISSION. THE MAIN ONE AT THIS POINT IS THE PEELING PAINT. THE CAR IS A VERY NICE MEDIUM BLUE, BUT IT LOOKS TERRIBLE DUE TO THE SPOTS OF GRAY WHERE THE PAINT JUST BUBBLED UP ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2001
PAINT PEELING OFF HOOD,LOCAL DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED IN 2001 SAID NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE DEALERSHIP (NEW OWNERS) CONTACTED SAID THE CAR WAS OUTSIDE OF THE "RECALL". CONTACT MADE WITH GM CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY DO NOT HAVE A RECORD OF ANY PAINT PROBLEMS FOR THE 1996 CORSICA NOR ARE THER... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Dec 15, 1999
WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR, INCLUDING THE HEATING AND ELECTICAL SYSTEMS(ALTERNATOR, RADIO, ETC.)AND THE TRANSMISSION. THE MAIN ONE AT THIS POINT IS THE PEELING PAINT. THE CAR IS A VERY NICE MEDIUM BLUE, BUT IT LOOKS TERRIBLE DUE TO THE SPOTS OF GRAY WHERE THE PAINT JUST BUBBLED UP ... Read more
VISIBILITY
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2002
MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE PAINT AND THE AIRCONDITIONING. THE PAINT BEGAN TO PEEL RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND I WAS NOT AWARE OF A RECALL AND COULDN'T AFFORD TO HAVE IT REPAINTED. IT LOOKS LIKE IT HAS A DISEASE. THE AIR CONDITIONING QUIT LAST SUMMER AND I HAVE A HEART CONDITION. I HAD TO HAVE A BAG ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2002
MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE PAINT AND THE AIRCONDITIONING. THE PAINT BEGAN TO PEEL RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND I WAS NOT AWARE OF A RECALL AND COULDN'T AFFORD TO HAVE IT REPAINTED. IT LOOKS LIKE IT HAS A DISEASE. THE AIR CONDITIONING QUIT LAST SUMMER AND I HAVE A HEART CONDITION. I HAD TO HAVE A BAG ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Dec 15, 1999
WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR, INCLUDING THE HEATING AND ELECTICAL SYSTEMS(ALTERNATOR, RADIO, ETC.)AND THE TRANSMISSION. THE MAIN ONE AT THIS POINT IS THE PEELING PAINT. THE CAR IS A VERY NICE MEDIUM BLUE, BUT IT LOOKS TERRIBLE DUE TO THE SPOTS OF GRAY WHERE THE PAINT JUST BUBBLED UP ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2002
MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE PAINT AND THE AIRCONDITIONING. THE PAINT BEGAN TO PEEL RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND I WAS NOT AWARE OF A RECALL AND COULDN'T AFFORD TO HAVE IT REPAINTED. IT LOOKS LIKE IT HAS A DISEASE. THE AIR CONDITIONING QUIT LAST SUMMER AND I HAVE A HEART CONDITION. I HAD TO HAVE A BAG ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Dec 15, 1999
WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR, INCLUDING THE HEATING AND ELECTICAL SYSTEMS(ALTERNATOR, RADIO, ETC.)AND THE TRANSMISSION. THE MAIN ONE AT THIS POINT IS THE PEELING PAINT. THE CAR IS A VERY NICE MEDIUM BLUE, BUT IT LOOKS TERRIBLE DUE TO THE SPOTS OF GRAY WHERE THE PAINT JUST BUBBLED UP ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2002
MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE PAINT AND THE AIRCONDITIONING. THE PAINT BEGAN TO PEEL RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND I WAS NOT AWARE OF A RECALL AND COULDN'T AFFORD TO HAVE IT REPAINTED. IT LOOKS LIKE IT HAS A DISEASE. THE AIR CONDITIONING QUIT LAST SUMMER AND I HAVE A HEART CONDITION. I HAD TO HAVE A BAG ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Dec 5, 2003
Incident date: Dec 5, 2003
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DEALER REPLACED DIFFERENTIAL SENSOR , BUT PROBLEM STILL RECURRING. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 5, 2003
Incident date: Dec 5, 2003
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DEALER REPLACED DIFFERENTIAL SENSOR , BUT PROBLEM STILL RECURRING. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 1, 2003
THE PAINT ON MY 1996 CHEVY CORSICA IS PEELING FOR NO REASON. MAY BE THE PRIMER OR PAINT DEFECT MOST OF THE PEELING IS ON THE HOOD, ROOF, TRUNCK LID, UPPER PARTS OF ALL FENDERS. SOME THE AREAS ARE LARGE. THE PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO. THE PAINT COLOR IS GREEN GRAY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 12, 2003
Incident date: Jun 1, 2003
THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC.*MR THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR BUMPER, TAIL LIGHT, QUARTER PANEL AND TRUNK. THE VEHICLE THAT IMPACTED THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE COMPLAINED OF BRAKE FAILURE. *PH *NLM
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 4, 2003
Incident date: Sep 4, 2003
THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF ON MY CAR. THESE SPOTS ARE NOT SMALL, BUT HUGE SPOTS THAT HAVE BUBBLED AND COME OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS SINCE IT APPEARS TO BE A SERIOUS MANUFACTURER DEFEAT. PLEASE CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANKS JR. *... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 8, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
THE HEAD GASKET CRACKED/BROKE. I SMELT THE ANITFREEZE AND OPEN THE HOOD TO SEE IT DRIBBLE FROM THE HEAD GASKET. THE CAR DEALER IS FIXING IT FOR ~$800. THE CAR IS STILL YOUNG AT 95K MILES. PREVIOUSLY I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR 3-4 TIME TO CHECK THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE, WHICH NEVER MOVES ABOE THE 1/8TH MARK.... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 16, 2003
Incident date: Jul 6, 2003
THE PAINT ON MY 1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA HAS BEEN PEELING OFF FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. FIRST I NOTICED LITTLE SPOTS HERE AND THERE, BUT NOW THEY ARE ALL OVER. THE ROOF TOP IS ALMOST COMPLETELY GONE! I CAN'T TAKE IT TO A CAR WASH BECAUSE I 'M AFRAID I'LL COME OUT WITH A PAINTLESS CAR! *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 14, 2003
Incident date: Jul 13, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT A USED CAR DEALERSHIP WITH 46,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE TRAVELING FLUID HAD TO BE REPLACED EVERY 800 MILES. ON 7/13/2003 THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jul 14, 2003
Incident date: Jul 13, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT A USED CAR DEALERSHIP WITH 46,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE TRAVELING FLUID HAD TO BE REPLACED EVERY 800 MILES. ON 7/13/2003 THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 10, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
THE PAINT WAS PEELING OFF OF THE VEHICLE.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 20, 2002
WHILE GOING UP A HILL IN TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED. THERE WAS NO WARNING. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY REPLACED BATTERY/ALTERNATOR AND THE TIMING BELT. *AK THE LIGHT HAD COME ON FOR COOLANT, BUT THE THERMOMETER NEVER GAVE WARNING, THE MECHANIC BLED THE LINES TO THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 20, 2002
WHILE GOING UP A HILL IN TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED. THERE WAS NO WARNING. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY REPLACED BATTERY/ALTERNATOR AND THE TIMING BELT. *AK THE LIGHT HAD COME ON FOR COOLANT, BUT THE THERMOMETER NEVER GAVE WARNING, THE MECHANIC BLED THE LINES TO THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 17, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 12, 2002
Incident date: Feb 13, 2002
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WITHOUT WARNING. CAUSE OF PROBLEM IS UNKNOWN. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK THERE WAS ONE INJURY. *YH
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 25, 2002
VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING AND DRIVER SMELLED COOLANT. THIS WAS DUE TO A LEAKING HEAD GASKET. HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED TWICE.*AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Nov 6, 2001
WAS TOLD THIS WAS A BULLETIN AND RECALL ITEM/ PLEASE CONFIRM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 10, 2001
Incident date: Jul 19, 2001
ALL 4 BRAKES WENT OUT, NO PEDDLE, GARAGE FOUND DIRTY SENSORS ONLY, REST ALL GOOD. MASTER CLY. FULL, PULLED ABS FUSE, GOOD, REPLACED, THEN HAD PEDDLE BUT HAD GARAGE CHECK IT AS THATS WERE I STOPPED WITH NO BRAKES. SIMILAR PROB. 2 YEARS EARLIER ON FORD EXPLORER. FORMER US GOVT. CAR. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Aug 1, 2001
Incident date: Jul 11, 2001
ANTIFREEZE LEAKS CAME THROUGH A/C HEAT VENT. ANYTIME AIR OR HEAT WAS BLOWING A ODOR GOT INSIDE VEHICLE. 7 TIMES CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD SOMETHING DIFFERENT. HEATER CORE/ INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND RADIATOR HAS BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED AS THE PROBLEM. THIS TIME WATER PUMP WAS THE CAUSE. UNLES VEHICLE DUPLIC... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Aug 1, 2001
Incident date: Jul 11, 2001
ANTIFREEZE LEAKS CAME THROUGH A/C HEAT VENT. ANYTIME AIR OR HEAT WAS BLOWING A ODOR GOT INSIDE VEHICLE. 7 TIMES CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD SOMETHING DIFFERENT. HEATER CORE/ INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND RADIATOR HAS BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED AS THE PROBLEM. THIS TIME WATER PUMP WAS THE CAUSE. UNLES VEHICLE DUPLIC... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Aug 1, 2001
Incident date: Jul 11, 2001
ANTIFREEZE LEAKS CAME THROUGH A/C HEAT VENT. ANYTIME AIR OR HEAT WAS BLOWING A ODOR GOT INSIDE VEHICLE. 7 TIMES CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD SOMETHING DIFFERENT. HEATER CORE/ INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND RADIATOR HAS BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED AS THE PROBLEM. THIS TIME WATER PUMP WAS THE CAUSE. UNLES VEHICLE DUPLIC... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Aug 1, 2001
Incident date: Jul 11, 2001
ANTIFREEZE LEAKS CAME THROUGH A/C HEAT VENT. ANYTIME AIR OR HEAT WAS BLOWING A ODOR GOT INSIDE VEHICLE. 7 TIMES CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD SOMETHING DIFFERENT. HEATER CORE/ INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND RADIATOR HAS BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED AS THE PROBLEM. THIS TIME WATER PUMP WAS THE CAUSE. UNLES VEHICLE DUPLIC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 5, 2001
Incident date: Jan 15, 2001
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THEY PULSATE, THEN THERE IS A SKIPPING SOUND. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
May 30, 2001
Incident date: Oct 6, 1998
THE FUEL DOOR COVER IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
May 30, 2001
Incident date: Oct 6, 1998
THE TRUNK IS LOOSE AND IS MISALIGNED. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 30, 2001
Incident date: Apr 27, 2000
THE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 22, 2001
ENGINE HEAD GASKETS BLEWOUT, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON VARIOUS MODELS WITH SAME ENGINE, HOWEVER ,THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN.*AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
May 11, 2001
Incident date: Nov 10, 2000
WHILE DRIVING STEERING WILL MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND STEERING RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPLACED WHICH WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES MANUFACTURER HAS HAD A LONG TIME PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE OF FAILURE BUT THEY ARE NOT WILIING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 3, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 3, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Apr 25, 2001
Incident date: Jan 15, 2001
WATER WAS GETTING INTO VEHICLE AT BOTTOM OF FRONT WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE BEEN INTO DEALER SHOP AND AT AN INDEPENDENT GLASS REPAIR SHOP. BOTH COULD NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Apr 20, 2001
BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR FAILURE DUE TO ELECRTICAL PROBLEMS, THREE TIMES PRIOR TO 50,000 MILES. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 20, 2001
BRAKE FAILURE HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES STARTING 1 WEEK AFTER CAR WAS PURCHASED 7000,17,000, 36000, AND 54000 MILES. *JB
Showing 50 of 169 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1996 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 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 27.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
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, 1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA
44 manufacturer communications from 33 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 3 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 3 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
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
020601014
Apr 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT
010601010A
Jun 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS. *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
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
776001
Jul 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION CONCERNING ENGINE KNOCK/RATTLE OR TAP NOISE BEFORE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE (REPLACE PISTON AND/OR ROD ASSEMBLIES). AK
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
776403
Feb 1, 1997
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ENGINE MISS (REPLACE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND IGNITION COIL). *TW
677164
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW
4615
Oct 31, 2007
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *NJ
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
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