1993 Chevrolet Corsica: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 100 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is exterior lighting (17% of complaints).
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All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Dt: caller was sold a car without a catalytic converter. Dealer said she was on her own. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2005
“Car starting stalling and smoking. Then accelerator went to the floor of the car. Black smoke starting coming out, then flames. Car destroyed. Firemen and police said it was electrical. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2004
“I drove the car approximately 3 miles, I pulled in to a parkings spot, turned off the engine, and exited the vehicle. I walked across the parking lot (about 20 yards) when I heard someone say "that car is on fire!!!!" I turned to look and noticed that it was my car.according to the fire department, when they put the fire out the first time, it flared back up due to the fuel pump still pumping gas out. (the keys were in my pocket). *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2003
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“Firewall that steering is mounted to had rusted, making it impossible to steer vehicle. Contacted dealer, parts could not be replaced.*ak”Owner report · Structure · Feb 2002
“While driving with the headlights on and turning to the right, the consumer can not dim the lights when another vehicle is approaching unless the wheel is turned back to starting position, the dimmer also hits the steering wheel. Nlm”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2001
“Within 16 months have had to replace left rear brake drum 3 times because the drum gets warped out of round. The mechanic has indicated that on that particular gm style car, this has been a common problem, indicating that the parts may not have been manufactured with sufficient strength to withstand the braking. The last of the 3 times was only 3 weeks after the previous replacment.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2000
“When applying brakes in an emergency on wet pavement ABS system failed to activate, causing a collision to occur. *ak the ABS test whenever the vehicle is started shows that the ABS is working but when driving, the ABS fails. *yh”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2000
“Firewall is corroded and causes cracking at the firewall which is connected to rack and pinion steering. This may cause loss of vehicle control and a crash. Owner had parts of the firewall replaced. *ak *ml”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2000
“Was making a left hand turn when another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle on driver's side & caused vehicle to slide down the road onto other side of street. Upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy. Driver hit head on steering wheel. Passenger was uninjured. Both had on seat belts. No emergency room treatment. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2000
“When driving consumer noticed smoke and sparks coming from the steering column area. Consumer contacted dealer. Dealer stated there was an electrical short within the turn signal , turn signal switch was replaced. *ak”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · May 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 11 of these complaints and injuries in 6 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1993 Chevrolet Corsica reliable?
NHTSA has 100 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Chevrolet Corsica. The most complained-about area is exterior lighting (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Chevrolet Corsica problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 156,427 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.