Had started to turn a corner, and without applying brakes, vehicle flipped over and burst into flames. Fire department arrived and extinguished the flames. Possible indication was fire in steering. Driver died. Police report.
1994 Chevrolet Corsica electrical problems
17 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Wiring: front underhood3
- Ignition: switch3
- Ignition3
- Wiring: interior/under dash2
- Alternator/generator/regulator2
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
- Wiring1
- 12v/24v/48v battery: cables1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Corsica electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Chevrolet Corsica electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 Chevrolet Corsica owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Turn signals activated, smoke came from steering column. Turn signal erratic, not shutting off. Then on next slight turn of wheel, turn signals activated themselves in direction of turn. Odor of burning from steering column.
When vehicle is in park can turn on ignition switch and vehicle will jump foward. Problem could happen every other day.*ak
Smoke was coming from steering column, signals stopped working, battery will not keep charge. Dealer found electrical malfunction.
When push on brake pedal goes to floor and then comes back up have had to five mechanics and no one can figure out problem!please help!! Also had electrical problem under hood which caught the chime box on fire and burned may wires. Has been fixed since.
Service bulletins on ignition/signal switch malfunction - several on file. Replaced at dealership. Also disc breaks continuously need replacing around 12,000 miles. Manufacturer disc and rotors. No longer under warranty.
Vehicle has experienced electrical short in the steering column resulting in burning/smoke. Mjs
On the turn signal switch problem-when using the switch to turn left or right it starts to smoke at the steering column, on the ignition switch problem when the key is turned on to start car, all the instrument lights come on normally ,but the car does not start. It is not a starter problem. Back trunk latch switch does not operate, on the door lock problem when the ignition is turned off the electric doors intermittently do not automatically unlock.
The consumer stated that since purchasing vehicle in 1994, has replaced three alternators, along with three batteries. In addition, water leaks from the radiator. The manufacturer has been contacted.
While driving auto it caught fire and burned the wiring system. It also melted the hoses.
Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Corsica electrical
Does the 1994 Chevrolet Corsica have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the electrical of the 1994 Chevrolet Corsica, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Chevrolet Corsica electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Chevrolet Corsica electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Corsica have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Corsica model years with the most electrical complaints are 1991 (23 complaints), 1992 (18 complaints) and 1990 (17 complaints).
Other 1994 Chevrolet Corsica problems
Brakes 31Lights 15Body 11Engine 11Seat belts 11Suspension 8Airbags 7Seats 7Steering 6Acceleration 4Transmission 3Visibility 3Tires 2Fuel system 1Locks 1
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