Chevrolet Corsica recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Chevrolet Corsica, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Chevrolet Corsica, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1987–1997 with 20 recall campaigns and 1163 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 1987 (6), 1989 (5), and 1988 (4).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1992 (184), 1996 (169), and 1994 (157).
- Top recall themes: Seats and restraints, Steering and suspension, and Structure.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags:frontal, Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Seats and restraints
7 campaigns · Years: 1987–1990These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Steering and suspension
2 campaigns · Years: 1991, 1994These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
Structure
2 campaigns · Years: 1987–1988These campaigns relate to structural components such as frame/body parts that can affect crash protection or integrity.
Brakes
1 campaign · Years: 1992These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
- 92V185000 · Exterior lighting: Switch
Fuel and emissions
1 campaign · Years: 1989These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
- 88V189000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly
Other
1 campaign · Years: 1989These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.
- 91V213000 · Wheels
Visibility and lighting
1 campaign · Years: 1987These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
- 86V164000 · Exterior lighting: Switch
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Chevrolet Corsica in NHTSA complaint data are Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags:frontal, Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components. |
| 1996 | 0 | 169 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline. |
| 1995 | 0 | 145 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Air bags:frontal. |
| 1994 | 1 | 157 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags:frontal, Seats. |
| 1993 | 0 | 128 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Exterior lighting:turn signal:switch, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. |
| 1992 | 1 | 184 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags:frontal, Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash. |
| 1991 | 1 | 119 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash, Air bags:frontal, Exterior lighting:turn signal:switch. |
| 1990 | 2 | 86 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash, Seats, Seat belts:front:retractor. |
| 1989 | 5 | 90 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Seat belts:front:anchorage, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1988 | 4 | 82 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash, Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch, Engine and engine cooling:engine. |
| 1987 | 6 | 2 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Seat belts , Latches/locks/linkages and Structure
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.
For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.