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1987 Chevrolet CorsicaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1987 Chevrolet Corsica, most often about the structure. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage90kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 1, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Chevrolet Corsica has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

1987 Chevrolet Corsica recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Body: hood

Recall 91V-135 · Aug 19, 1991 · 290,408 vehicles

Risk. A BENT SECONDARY HOOD LATCH COULD LEAD TO THE PRIMARYLATCH NOT BEING FULLY ENGAGED, ALLOWING THE HOOD TO UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Door: hinge and attachments

Recall 89V-225 · Dec 18, 1989 · 170,769 vehicles

Risk. HINGE SEPARATION MAY REDUCE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OFTHE SIDE OF THE CAR AND INCREASE RISK OF INJURY IN CERTAIN TYPES OF ACCIDENTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Hood: latch

Recall 87V-062 · May 7, 1987 · 2,020 vehicles

Risk. HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTANTLY; IF VEHICLE WERE INMOTION, THE HOOD COULD CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, REDUCE THE DRIVERS VISION AREA,AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other Corsica year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Corsica median. How we score

'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
10 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Chevrolet Corsica, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INADEQUATE BRAKESDP90008 · closed Aug 29, 1990
    No recall
  2. REAR WHEEL SPINDLEEA88040 · closed Mar 14, 1990
    No recall
  3. DOOR HINGE PINSEA89008 · closed Mar 14, 1990
    Led to recall 89V-225
  4. HOOD LATCH FAILUREEA90026 · closed Aug 28, 1991
    Led to recall 91V-135
  5. BRAKE PERFORMANCEEA90041 · closed Mar 30, 1992
    No recall
  6. STICKING THROTTLEEA92024 · closed Jan 31, 1994
    No recall
  7. FR.SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILSEA92025 · closed Jul 8, 1993
    No recall
  8. DOOR HINGE PIN FAILUREPE88087 · closed Jan 5, 1989
    No recall
  9. STICKING THROTTLEPE92021 · closed Jun 26, 1992
    No recall
  10. PARK BRAKE HANDLE FAILUREPE92043 · closed Aug 31, 1992
    No recall
In owners' words

What Corsica owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 CHEVROLET CORSICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT IS PEELING ON THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN KEPT IN A GARAGE AND HAS NO RUST OR MAJOR DENTS. THE PURCHASE DATE AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 90,000.
Complaint 10192238 · Jun 1, 2007 · 90,000 miles

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