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Chevrolet Corsica years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 724 complaints about the Chevrolet Corsica since 1990, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 1992 model year has 125 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
724
Recalls
5
Worst year
1992
Model years
1990-1997

Chevrolet Corsica years to avoid

No model year of the Chevrolet Corsica stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Chevrolet Corsica years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Chevrolet Corsica complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19901991199219931994199519961997

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Chevrolet Corsica problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    167
  • Electrical
    112
  • Engine
    95
  • Lights
    90
  • Airbags
    70
  • Steering
    58
  • Body
    53
  • Seat belts
    46
  • Transmission
    35
  • Visibility
    26
  • Suspension
    24
  • Fuel system
    23

Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Corsica

ABS 73

Chevrolet Corsica problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1997-1Brakes00
1996-110Engine95,00008
1995-102Brakes119,000013
1994-123Brakes100,000113
1993-100Lights156,427011
1992-125Brakes125
1991-108Lights119
1990-55Electrical24

Recalls 5

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Questions about the Chevrolet Corsica

What years of the Chevrolet Corsica should you avoid?

No single model year of the Chevrolet Corsica has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Corsica?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Corsica?

Brakes, with 167 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (112) and engine (95).

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Corsica have?

5 recalls between 1990 and 1997. The 1990 model year has the most, with 2.

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