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1991 Chevrolet CorsicaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 108 owner complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the Corsica median · #2 of 9 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10839 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem25Exterior lighting

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica has problems

108 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
Exterior lighting250
Electrical system235
Air bags2014
Steering121
Structure100
Service brakes, hydraulic64
Visibility40
Power train30
Engine and engine cooling31
7 other systems102

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

1 recall

1991 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

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 91V-083 · Jun 10, 1991 · 36,364 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD ALLOW STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM STEERINGCOLUMN; LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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

1991 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
NHTSA crash tests

1991 Chevrolet Corsica safety ratings

1991 Chevrolet Corsica 4-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
7 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica, and the recalls they led to.

  1. DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSORDP96014 · still open
    Open
  2. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONEA91023 · closed Jun 5, 1991
    Led to recall 91V-083
  3. STICKING THROTTLEEA92024 · closed Jan 31, 1994
    No recall
  4. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONPE91048 · closed Apr 10, 1991
    No recall
  5. STICKING THROTTLEPE92021 · closed Jun 26, 1992
    No recall
  6. FUEL FILTER FIRESPE93009 · closed Jun 30, 1993
    No recall
  7. STEERING COLUMN SMK/FLAMESPE94062 · closed Dec 30, 1994
    No recall
In owners' words

What Corsica owners report

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

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENTLY SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN FOR NO APPARENT REASON, TURN SIGNAL SWITCH LOOSE, ARCING AT TILT WHEEL. TT
Complaint 961231 · Mar 6, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, STEERING EMMITS SMOKE, PRIMARILY IN CONJUNCTION WITH TURN SIGNAL USE, DEALER REPLACED SIGNAL SWITCH, BUT PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. TT
Complaint 960757 · Feb 28, 1995
THERE IS A SHORT IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA WHICH CAUSES THE LOW BEAMS NOT TO WORK, DRIVER HAS TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS WHEN DRIVING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Complaint 854903 · Jan 12, 2000

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