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1990 Chevrolet Corsica

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 100.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 1 of 55 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Seat Belts. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

4 crash reports3 fire reports3 injury reports

What owners actually said

55 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 9, 1997
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment

ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MODULE REPLACED 4 TIMES.

NHTSA ODI #513430

Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 1996
Seats

DRIVER SEAT BROKE, WENT INTO RECLINING POSITION WHILE DRIVING. *AK

NHTSA ODI #802940

Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 1996
Electrical System

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION USUALLY AT ABOUT 30 TO 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLS DUE TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #801970

Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 1996
Wheels

RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF DUE TO BOLTS SHEARING.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)

NHTSA ODI #508901

Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 1996
Seat Belts

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS CAME APART PRIOR TO RECALL (91V-206). *AK

NHTSA ODI #801105

Mileage unknown · Sep 4, 1996
Electrical SystemFire

WIRING HARNESS UNDER DASH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE.

NHTSA ODI #508322

Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 1996
Air BagsCrash

IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #987287

Mileage unknown · Jun 6, 1996
Steering

INTERMIITENTLY STEERING COLUMN WILL SMOKE W/CAUSE UNDETERMINED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA ODI #985354

Mileage unknown · May 23, 1996
Electrical System

SMOKE CAME FR UNDER DASH. IT SMELLED LIKE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WITH BURNING INSULATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI #504649

Mileage unknown · Mar 19, 1996
Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT FAILED. *DH

NHTSA ODI #502388

Official recalls

2

91V206000 · Seat Belts

Nov 26, 1991

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 & remedy

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.

Remedy: Not supplied

90V065000 · Seat Belts:rear/other

Apr 5, 1990

OWNER'S MANUALS WERE PRINTED WITH REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INFORMATION OMITTED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209.

Remedy: INSERT MISSING INFORMATION INTO OWNERS MANUAL.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

6

PE93009 · Fuel Filter Fires

Opened Feb 26, 1993 · Closed Jun 30, 1993

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

There is no summary currently available

EA92025 · Fr.seat Belt Buckle Fails

Opened Jul 16, 1992 · Closed Jul 8, 1993

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts

There is no summary currently available

EA92024 · Sticking Throttle

Opened Jun 26, 1992 · Closed Jan 31, 1994

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

There is no summary currently available

PE92043 · Park Brake Handle Failure

Opened Apr 22, 1992 · Closed Aug 31, 1992

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

There is no summary currently available

PE92021 · Sticking Throttle

Opened Feb 24, 1992 · Closed Jun 26, 1992

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

There is no summary currently available

PE90115 · Fuel Tank Separation

Opened Aug 29, 1990 · Closed Jan 23, 1991

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

There is no summary currently available