Smoke came from turn signal/hazard switch. Removed fuses to get to dealer and have fixed.
1991 Chevrolet Corsica: fire, smoke or burning smell
15 of the 108 complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Driving approximately 55mph and noticed smoke coming from the emergency flasher on top of the steering column, right turn signal would not work and then blinkers started blinking on and off without turning on. Parked vehicle and had it towed. Insurance felt that it was a mechanical problem and would not pay for it. Was told of investigation of flames in steering column by insurance co, and they would not pay because they felt it was a manufacturering defect.
Air bags: driving approximately 20mph and rearened vehicle in front, driver's air bag deployed with excessive amount of force. Strong fumes engulfed vehicle, much smoke was evident, vehicle was on fire.
Smoke came out of top of steering column when turn signals used, due to faulty turn signal switch.
Consumer was driving there smoke came from hazard flasher there was no fire steering was hot . Tt
During normal driving there was a noticeable amount of smoke coming from steering column as a result of turn signal wires shorting together
The smoke came from the hazard light area and smell of wires burning and no turning signal. Please describe. Tt
Consumer has experienced smoke coming from steering column. Tt
Notice smoke coming steering column, now when going from low to high beam light go off. Tt
Smoke came out of steering column. Tt
Notice smoke coming from seam of the steering column, problem repaired, will send work order. Tt
While driving, experienced intermittently smoke coming from steering column for no apparent reason, turn signal switch loose, arcing at tilt wheel. Tt
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica?
15 of 108 owner complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica (14%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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