Chevrolet Corsica problems
The Chevrolet Corsica (named after Corsica, France) is a front-wheel drive compact car that was produced by Chevrolet from 1987 until 1996. The Corsica was built upon the L-body platform. It shared the L-body with the 2-door Beretta, and the rebadged revival of the Pontiac Tempest which was essentially the same car, but was only sold in Canada. The Corsica came in two styles and four trims. Sold initially only as a 4-door sedan, it was also available as a 5-door hatchback from model years 1989 until 1991. Corsicas were built alongside the Beretta by both the Wilmington Assembly in Delaware and Linden Assembly in New Jersey.
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1987–1989
The Corsica was first sold as a fleet car to rental agencies and large companies in 1987, prior to mainstream release. The Corsica and Beretta were the second best-selling passenger cars in America in calendar year 1988, right behind the Ford Escort. Much of the suspension components were borrowed from the J-body Chevrolet Cavalier, and the chassis was an extension of that of the J-body, but modeled with similar proportions to the N-body. The L-body platform however, was engineered by Chevrolet rather than Oldsmobile. The car was equipped with either the 2.0 L TBI OHV I4 from the Cavalier, or the 2.8 L MPFI OHV V6 from the Chevrolet Celebrity. The base Corsica's door handles were colored silver, while the Corsica LT/LTZ had black-colored handles. Some earlier models had a column shifter with a handbrake between the front seats, an uncommon configuration for most compact cars of the time. A 5-door hatchback model was introduced for 1989, as was an LTZ performance package that included many suspension parts from the Beretta. A rare XT trim included all the performance parts from the LTZ trim as well as a leather interior, special body kit and spoiler package designed for GM by a third party supplier.
1990
The base model Corsica was dropped, leaving the LT and LTZ. Both engines offered were increased in displacement. The Corsica now either used the same 2.2 L 4-cylinder engine and 3-speed automatic transmission as the Cavalier, or the 3.1 L V6 and 3-speed automatic from the Lumina. Minor changes were made to the interior, mostly around the driver controls.
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Common Chevrolet Corsica problems
The Chevrolet Corsica, produced from 1987 to 1996, was a front-wheel drive compact car with a reputation for reliability and affordability. However, it was also criticized for its mundane design and unexciting driving experience. Here are some common problems reported by owners of the Chevrolet Corsica:
- Alternator failures: Some Corsica owners have reported issues with the alternator, which can lead to battery problems and difficulty starting the car. This issue may be more prevalent in older models, and it is recommended to have the alternator checked regularly to avoid unexpected breakdowns.
- Fuel injector problems: Clogged fuel injectors were a common issue in the Chevrolet Corsica, which could lead to poor engine performance and decreased fuel efficiency. This problem was particularly prevalent in cars that were not well-maintained or driven infrequently.
- AC functionalities: Some Corsica owners have reported issues with the air conditioning system, including leaks and poor cooling performance. This issue may be more prevalent in older models, and it is recommended to have the AC system checked regularly to ensure proper function.
- Suspension components: The Corsica's suspension system was borrowed from the J-body Chevrolet Cavalier, and some owners have reported issues with the suspension components, including worn-out shocks and struts. This issue may be more prevalent in cars with high mileage, and it is recommended to have the suspension system checked regularly to avoid unexpected breakdowns.
- Engine problems: The Corsica's engine was known for its reliability, but some owners have reported issues with the engine, including oil leaks and poor performance. This issue may be more prevalent in cars with high mileage, and it is recommended to have the engine checked regularly to avoid unexpected breakdowns.
Despite these common problems, many Corsica owners have reported positive experiences with the car, citing its affordability, reliability, and fuel efficiency as key benefits. However, it is important to note that regular maintenance and inspections are crucial to ensuring the longevity and performance of the Chevrolet Corsica.
What happened to the Chevy Corsica?
There are a couple of reasons why Chevy discontinued the Corsica. One reason was a shift in market preferences towards more modern designs. Additionally, General Motors introduced newer models like the Chevrolet Malibu, which likely played a role in phasing out the Corsica.
What car replaced the Chevy Corsica?
Chevrolet Malibu
The Corsica was replaced by the larger Chevrolet Malibu for the 1997 model year.
What is the 0 60 on a Chevrolet Corsica?
Performance
| 0 - 60 mph | 9.1 s |
|---|---|
| 1/4 mile | 16.9 s @ 82.7 mph |
| 600ft slalom | 100.7 kph (62.6 mph) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.73 g (7 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 55 m (181 ft) |
Is a Corsica a good car?
I bought my 1996 Chevrolet Corsica in October of 2022 for $500, it had 93,000 Miles on it. I drive it everyday, it now has 117,000 miles and I have never had a problem. It's a little underpowered with the 2.2 4 Cylinder and 3 speed automatic but its so incredibly reliable.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Chevrolet Corsica years
We have researched Chevrolet problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Chevrolet Corsica cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Chevrolet Corsica model years:
- Chevrolet Corsica 1992
- Chevrolet Corsica 1994
- Chevrolet Corsica 1996
- Chevrolet Corsica 1991
- Chevrolet Corsica 1993
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Chevrolet Corsica model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Chevrolet Corsica years
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Chevrolet Corsica car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Chevrolet Corsica , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Exterior lighting problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Chevrolet Corsica vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Corsica model years
A total of 116 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Corsica model years
There were a total of 43 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Corsica model years
There were a total of 117 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Corsica model years
There were a total of 7 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 1093 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Chevrolet Corsica . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Chevrolet Corsica vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Chevrolet Corsica 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-26
- Date Complaint: 2017-05-04
- VIN: 1G1LD55M0RY
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING.
Chevrolet Corsica 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-29
- Date Complaint: 2014-12-29
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Chevrolet Corsica 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-15
- Date Complaint: 2013-09-12
- VIN: 1G1LD5549SY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE CAR WAS SOLD TO SOMEONE WHO ROLLS BACK ODOMETERS AND FLIPS THE VEHICLES FOR A HIGHER PRICE. HTTP://BLOOMINGTON.CRAIGSLIST.ORG/CTO/4045221557.HTML HTTP://BLOOMINGTON.CRAIGSLIST.ORG/CTO/3990259911.HTML ## VIN PASSED ## CHEVY CORSICA 1995 ## *TR
Chevrolet Corsica 1989
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-11
- Date Complaint: 2011-04-11
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CHEVROLET CORSICA EQUIPPED WITH COOPER LIFELINER TOURING SLE TIRES, LINE SIZE 205/70/R14. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES BLEW. THE CONTACT INSTALLED THE SPARE TIRE ABD PROCEEDED DRIVING 65 MPH. MOMENTS LATER, THE SECOND FRONT TIRE BLEW AND ANOTHER SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Chevrolet Corsica 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2008-05-15
- Date Complaint: 2008-10-24
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G1LD5544RY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET CORSICA. INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD DETACH. APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS LATER, THE SPOUSE WAS IN A ONE CAR CRASH AND SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES. HIS SON SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY TWELVE TIMES WHILE ACCELERATING OR DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 170,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000.
Chevrolet Corsica 1996
- Date Of Incident: 1999-07-10
- Date Complaint: 2008-10-08
- VIN: 1G1LD5547TY
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WAS TAKEN TO SERWE CHEVROLET. THEY REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AT THE COST OF $500. LESS THAN TWO YEARS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED AGAIN AT THE COST OF $577. DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS SEPARATING YET AGAIN. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED HAVING IT REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Chevrolet Corsica 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2008-08-27
- Date Complaint: 2008-08-27
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: MY CHEVY MALIBU IS HAVING POWERSTEERING ISSUES. IT FREEZES UP WHILE TRYING TO TURN CORNERS. THIS CAR HAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE POWERSTEERING FLUID IS AT A GOOD LEVEL AND THERE ARE NO LEAKS IN THE SYSTEM. *TR
Chevrolet Corsica 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2008-02-01
- Date Complaint: 2008-05-15
- VIN: 1G1LD55M5TY
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: OUR 96 CORSICA BEGAN TO LOSE POWER OFF AND ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. SOMETIMES IT WOULD STALL. WE HAD THE CAR LOOKED AT AND FOUND AN COOLANT LEAK. COOLANT WAS LEAKING ON THE GROUND AS WELL AS INTO THE HEAD GASKET. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND ENGINE. *TR
Chevrolet Corsica 1990
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-19
- Date Complaint: 2008-01-09
- VIN: 1G1LT54T9LY
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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.
Chevrolet Corsica 1996
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Date Complaint: 2007-12-17
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD DEFECT. CONSUMERS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE GASKET FAILURE ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. WHEN HIS FAILED IT CAUSED ENGINE COOLANT TO GET INTO THE OIL PAN. *KB
Chevrolet Corsica 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-10
- Date Complaint: 2007-06-15
- VIN: 1G1LD5543TY
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I OWN A 1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA. IT LOOKED MUCH OLDER THAT A 1996, BECAUSE THERE WERE MANY SPOTS OF PAINT THATCAME OFF. YOU COULD TELL THAT THE PAINT FAILED. IT MUST NOT HAVE BONDED TO THE CAR BECAUSE THE AREAS WERENOW RUSTING EVEN THOUGH I PUT WAX ON THERE TRYING TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE FAILED PAINT. I DO MANY THINGS TO KEEP THE CAR LOOKING GOOD ,BUT THE PAINT JUST SLOWLY KEPT COMING OFF. I DIDN'T USE CAR WASHES ANYMORE BECAUSE THE PAINT CAME OFF WHEN IT WAS HIT WITH THE PRESSURIZED WATER. I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER CORSICA CARS AROUND TOWN THAT SEEMED TO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. I DIDN'T KNOW THE EXACT DATE BUT IT STARTED RUSTING MORE RECENTLY. THE PAINT FAILED FROM THE HOOD TO THE TRUNK. THERE WERE 22 LARGE SPOTS THAT WAS DOWN TO METAL OR TURNED TO RUST NOW. *AK
Chevrolet Corsica 1987
- Date Of Incident: 2007-05-01
- Date Complaint: 2007-06-01
- VIN: 1G1LT54W6KY
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
Chevrolet Corsica 1996
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Date Complaint: 2006-08-14
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: CONSUMER WOULD LIKE INFORMATION FOR RECALLS REGARDING 1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA. *KB *JB
Chevrolet Corsica 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-15
- Date Complaint: 2006-06-22
- VIN: 1G1LD55MXRY
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE 2 BOLTS HOLDING THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR IN PLACE BROKE APART DUE TO RUST. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE BUT I WASN'T GOING THAT FAST SO I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR. *NM
Chevrolet Corsica 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-12
- Date Complaint: 2006-06-02
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WENT THROUGH 3 ALTERNATOR IN 8 MONTHS. SUSPECT ELECTRICAL ISSUES. AS THE PARTS STORE WARRANTED I DIDN'T PAY FOR ANY OF THOSE, BUT THE ALTERNATOR KEPT BURNING OUT UNTIL THEY REPLACED USING A MUCH BETTER MODEL THAN STANDARD. *JB
Latest 5 recalls Chevrolet Corsica
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 24 recalls for different components of the Chevrolet Corsica.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Chevrolet Corsica 1996
- Report Received Date: 2007-03-12
- Manufacturer: DELPHI
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
- Summary: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
- Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
- Model: Chevrolet Corsica 1989
- Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
- Model: Chevrolet Corsica 1987
- Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
- Model: Chevrolet Corsica 1988
- Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
- Model: Chevrolet Corsica 1994
- Report Received Date: 1993-09-24
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Summary: THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION'S SPECIFICATION FOR WELD INTEGRITY AND THE AFFECTED WELD CAN FAIL CAUSING THE FRONT OF THE CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY.
- Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE AFFECTED TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN MOVESUBSTANTIALLY FROM ITS DESIGNED POSITION AND STEERING CONTROL CAN BE SEVERELYIMPAIRED WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: INSTALL REVISED SUSPENSION SUPPORTS WITH ADEQUATE WELD INTEGRITY.
Latest negative Chevrolet Corsica car reviews
Latest positive Chevrolet Corsica car reviews
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Vehicle year: 1996
My parents had a Corsica before my wife and I got ours. I've been impressed with both. They're economical to maintain, very dependable, and provide durable transportation. You can't beat the 'Bang for the Buck' on these cars.
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Vehicle year: 1993
I've been the proud owner of this car for over a year now and it has proven to be incredibly reliable. Despite being 16 years old, the engine and transmission are still holding up well. The only major issue I encountered was a coolant leak, but it was easily fixed with two new hoses. While it does require a new radiator, my mechanic was able to apply some radiator stop leak and it has held up for almost a year now! I did have to replace the starter yesterday, but other than that, there have been no serious problems at all. I absolutely love the smooth ride and comfort that this car provides. It's the perfect car for long road trips as it can go across the country and back without any breakdowns! I plan on owning this car until the wheels fall off and would even consider buying another one as a second car if and when this one eventually gives out.
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Vehicle year: 1993
Your 4 cyl. Chevy Corsica, which also happens to be your first car, has been a fantastic investment! Despite purchasing it with 100,000 miles, it has proven to be incredibly reliable, even with close to 150,000 miles on the clock. I would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for a reliable and cost-effective option. If fuel economy is a top priority, I would suggest the 2.2 4 cyl model, but if you're looking for a bit more power, the 3.1 V6 is the way to go. Overall, this car gets two thumbs up from me!
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Vehicle year: 1991
First car had 128k when purchased. Thought it was horrible because of the paint but it ran perfect. Drove it for 2 years and now have 149k miles. It still runs perfect. Headliner has fallen, seats are harsh on lower back after a couple hours. Replaced R-12 refrigerant with R-134 for A/C. Replaced rear shocks because of excessive bounce; solved the problem. Nothing doesn't work!
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Vehicle year: 1991
I bought this car from my grandma in 2001 when it had only 26,000 miles on it. It has been a very reliable car and it's quite fast too. I've even beaten Civics in races with it. I absolutely love my Corsica and wouldn't trade it for any other car. The only downside is the paint job, but once that's taken care of, it will be perfect. If you treat these cars with respect, they will give you many miles and years of reliable service.
Are you having problems with your Chevrolet Corsica?
Theo Reichel 2025-02-19
Vehicle year: 1991
It sounds like you had a lot of fun driving it! From your description, it seems like it handles really well. You mentioned that it might be a bit underpowered with the v6, but overall it still seems like a great car.
Mathias Nicolas 2025-02-18
Vehicle year: 1993
You've put $700.00 into it over the past few months. It needed a new alternator and gaskets, but since we fixed those glitches, it runs great! However, it does need new tires and has a crack in the windshield. The interior is okay besides a few minor tears in the ceiling.
Giovani Kiehn 2025-02-15
Vehicle year: 1995
Purchased as a program car in 1996, this vehicle has been consistently reliable until last winter when a major engine failure occurred due to a neglected catalytic converter. It is important to prioritize regular maintenance to ensure the longevity and performance of any vehicle.
Demarcus Mertz 2025-02-12
Vehicle year: 1992
When my car finally gave out, it had an impressive 226,000 miles on it! Throughout its life, I had to replace the engine, deal with poor braking (a common issue with Corsicas), and get several major and minor repairs. Despite these challenges, it provided a comfortable ride (except on the interstate). While the interior and exterior are a bit bland, it's a great car for the average college student. However, if you plan to use it for business purposes, I would recommend looking elsewhere.
Mustafa Hickle 2025-02-02
Vehicle year: 1996
Hey there! Last year, I bought my 96 Corsica for just $450 cash. Although it may not look like much, it runs like a dream with 159000 miles on it! I feel like I've already gotten my money's worth out of it. The only issue I've had is with the interior headlight and wiper controls, which aren't designed very well, but I've managed to rig them up and it's been smooth sailing ever since. Overall, I'm really happy with this car and it reliably gets me from point A to point B.