Headlight switch which engages the high/low beam failed. Dealer notified.
The worst 1991 Chevrolet Corsica problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Lights25
- Electrical23
- Airbags20
- Steering12
- Body10
- Brakes7
- Visibility4
- Engine3
- Transmission3
- Fuel system2
- Seat belts2
- Tires2
- Acceleration1
- Locks1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica
Recalls 1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Nut attaching steering wheel may not have been properly tightened during installation.
- Risk
- This could allow steering wheel to separate from steeringcolumn; loss of vehicle control and a crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Tighten the nut to the proper torque as necessary.
Recall number 91V083000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Defective air bag crash sensor
Cfas sent a follow-up letter on december 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.the federal safety agency received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to april 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems for the 1991-92 chevrolet corsica/beretta, 1990-92 ford taurus, and 1994-96 chrysler minivans are defective.cfas allege that information on low speed crashes here occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems.
DP96014
Steering column smk/flames
There is no summary currently available
PE94062
Fuel filter fires
There is no summary currently available
PE93009
Sticking throttle
There is no summary currently available
EA92024
Sticking throttle
There is no summary currently available
PE92021
Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
EA91023
Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
PE91048
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1991 Chevrolet Corsica fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21 | 28-30 | 24 |
| 3.1L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17-18 | 25-26 | 20 |
What 1991 Chevrolet Corsica owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1991 corsica ignition will not turn back so I can get keys out of the ignition, I had my car worked on in a dealership 3 times and it cost me over $300.00, it is doing the same again and also in 2002 on a snowy road I went into a ditch and my air bag never came out.
Steering is very hard to turn, dealer replaced hose and consumer stated after repairs the steering was noisy.
Steering is very difficult, it turns very hard. Also, car makes a lot of loud noises. *ak dealer stated problem was with the steering rack.
1 tire was detected early with a bubble 2 weeks after I bought them. I returned it and was replaced at no cost. Anothern tire blewout and was described as ( separated from the inside and had bubble after it was filled with air ). I called uniroyal consumer relation at 1‑877‑458‑5878 , they said they would reimburse me when I bought another tire. I am deeply concerned about the other 2 tires . Uniroyal said tires was 2yrs old and made in mexico. *ak (dot number: e4-026896 tiresize: p185-75-14)
Vehicle stalls after going over 60 MPH and comes to a stop, consumer has taken vehicle in for inspection but dealer unable to locate the problem, possibily engine related.
My son was entering the highway from an on-ramp, accelerating to the speed of traffic. The hood latch on the vehicle failed and the hood popped open suddenly. It swung back and hit the windshield, cracking the windshield in several places. It also pulled the driver's side fender back into the swing zone of the driver side front door and prevents the driver's side front door from opening. The hood has a dent across the width of it and will not close. He pulled over to the side. There were no injuries.
Car stalls when you come to a stop after driving continously for 30 or more min. & if you start it back up engine will run in nutural, but stall when shifted to drive. So to go have to stick in drive & gun the engine & will usally stop stalling after the next time I stop. Taken it to 3 mechanics over last 2 yrs. & no one has been able to figure out the problem. I believe it is a electrical problem. When it stalls engine will run in nutural, park & reverse.
Top outer corner of door should be rounded off. It's dangerous one can stick himself in the face.
At cold temps,when shift hi/lo beams 2nd x lever broke off column.
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Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica
Is the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica reliable?
Owners have filed 108 complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica, close to a typical Corsica model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica?
Lights, with 25 complaints. Next is electrical (23).
How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica have?
1 recall, covering steering.
What year does the Chevrolet Corsica have the most lights problems?
The Chevrolet Corsica model years with the most lights complaints are 1991 (25 complaints), 1993 (19 complaints) and 1992 (17 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica range from 20 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21 city and 28-30 highway.
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