1990 Chevrolet Corsica Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1990 Chevrolet Corsica has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 4 fires, 4 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (19 reports).

2Recalls
55Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1990 Chevrolet Corsica recalls

Seat Belts

Recall 91V206Nov 26, 1991722,884 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Rear/Other

Recall 90V065Apr 5, 199026,464 vehicles affected

Most common 1990 Chevrolet Corsica problems

Problem areas named in the 55 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System19
Seat Belts19
Engine And Engine Cooling11
Seats8
Steering5
Exterior Lighting3
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Structure2
Air Bags2

What owners report

2008-01-09, Tires
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 REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE TIRES CONTINUED TO FLATTEN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 131,195 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,589.
2001-08-28, Engine And Engine Cooling
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 VEHICLE IN MOTION. NLM
2001-08-28, Visibility
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
2000-07-25, Steering
STEERING UNIT DISLOCATED FROM FIREWALL (WAS BOLTED)
1999-11-09, Seat Belts
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 FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

1990 Chevrolet Corsica questions

Does the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica: Seat Belts; Seat Belts:Rear/Other. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica?

Based on 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (19), Seat Belts (19), Engine And Engine Cooling (11).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Chevrolet Corsica has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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