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1988 Chevrolet CorsicaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 46 owner complaints about the 1988 Chevrolet Corsica, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years63% below the Corsica median · #9 of 9 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints465 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem12Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 23, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Chevrolet Corsica has problems

46 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
Electrical system121
Latches/locks/linkages70
Engine and engine cooling70
Seat belts60
Vehicle speed control62
Visibility51
Exterior lighting41
Service brakes, hydraulic40
Structure30
7 other systems110

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

4 recalls

1988 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

Seat belts

Recall 91V-206 · Nov 26, 1991 · 722,884 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 →

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

1988 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
13 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1988 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. HINGE PIN FAILUREEA92003 · closed Sep 9, 1992
    No recall
  7. STICKING THROTTLEEA92024 · closed Jan 31, 1994
    No recall
  8. FR.SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILSEA92025 · closed Jul 8, 1993
    No recall
  9. DOOR HINGE PIN FAILUREPE88087 · closed Jan 5, 1989
    No recall
  10. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREPE89096 · closed Aug 21, 1989
    No recall
  11. STICKING THROTTLEPE92021 · closed Jun 26, 1992
    No recall
  12. PARK BRAKE HANDLE FAILUREPE92043 · closed Aug 31, 1992
    No recall
  13. SEAT BREAKS FROM TRACKPE92048 · closed Sep 28, 1992
    No recall

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