1995 Chevrolet Corsica: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 102 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (28% of complaints).
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0
recalls
102
owner complaints
3
fire reports
119,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 119,000 mi)Weak spot: service brakes, hydraulic (28%)3 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)28% · 27 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)12% · 12 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)12% · 12 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)7% · 7 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)6% · 6 complaints
Seat Belts6% · 6 complaints
“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”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2013
“Severe peeling of the paint job which will eventually lead to major rusting of the body. Peeling has been occurring for many years since cars purchase. *jb”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2005
“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”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2004
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“While driving, the ABS light appeared on the dashboard. The consumer applied the brake pedal and it went to the floor, and the vehicle didn't stop. The dealer stated the electronic module needed to be replaced. It would cost $1000. *ak *ph *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2003
“O.k. First problem I had was strong radiator smell. Replaced adiator due to crack, still had odor, then film on windshield, no heat,just cold air. Precepitation on inside windows, wet floorboard. Gushing leak from heater core. Replaced water pump & heater core. Still smelling very strong radiator fluid, gurgling sound at start up and turn off. Losing radiator fluid, but no leaks. Fluid comes from under cap (replaced 3 times already) at times and has overheated twice. Thermostat has also been replaced. Radiator smell is enough to choke you.”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2002
“The owner hit a dip in the road while the vehicle was driven 15 mph. Once driven further about 1/2 mile, the air bag deployed. The owner suffered facial and chest injuries which a stroke followed. Please describe details. Mr”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2002
“Consumer states that airbag light has been on for three months. While traveling at 15 mph hit a dip in the road and the drivers side airbag deployed. Please provide any further information. Mr”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2002
“Consumer state was driving on the road when the accelarator went down on the floor by it self with out the consumer been able to brake causing a accident. Nlm”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2002
“While driving, the hood latch disengaged causing the hood to fly open and strike the windshield and roof of the vehicle (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jul 2002
“Consumer was traveling about 55mph on baltimore washington parkway when she noticed that ABS brake and airbag lights came on dashboard. Her first respond was to pull over, but that wasn't advisable. When she got to her destination turn off vehicle. And came back out within minutes, and vehicle would start. About two hours later, vehicle started up, but, later cut off. Vehicle was towed the gas station, and mechanic told consumer starter was gone. Starter has been replaced. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 13 of these complaints and injuries in 12 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1995 Chevrolet Corsica reliable?
NHTSA has 102 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Chevrolet Corsica. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (28% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Corsica problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 119,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.