Our 96 corsica began to lose power off and on for several months. Sometimes it would stall. We had the car looked at and found an coolant leak. Coolant was leaking on the ground as well as into the head gasket. The mechanic said that this seems to be a common problem with this car and engine.
1996 Chevrolet Corsica: engine stalls while driving
10 of the 110 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Corsica describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
- 199610
- 19952
- 19943
- 19932
- 19921
- 19913
- 19904
What owners say
When driving vehicle will stall out without warning. Cause of problem is unknown. Dealer contacted. *ak there was one injury.
The vehicle cranks but will not start, it takes several attempts (2-20) to start the vehicle, the vehicle also stalls out while driving, the dealer has replaced the module, air filter and ignition but he vehicle continues to stall. Nlm
While driving about 60 MPH vehicle stalled, forcing consumer to drive off the road. Then, waiting for a few minutes, and vehicle started. Sometimes it will not start, then next day it will start like always. *ak the cause for the vehicle stalling was determind to be computer failure.
Vehicle would stall without any prior warning while driving. Would need to wait approximately 1 hour before it would restart. Vehicle towed to dealer & mechanic put a new crankshaft sensor. Problem reappeared again & this time 2 hours were needed to restart. Been at dealership 2 months & problem not resolved. It is an intermittent problem.
While driving engine stalled without prior warning. Noticed a puddle under vehicle. Water was coming out of exhaust pipe & the muffler. Vehicle would fail to pick up speed. Also, fluid was leaking out of engine. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed head gaskets were gone. Consumer wants refund for purchase of parts. *ak
Car is intermittently stalling/lacks for gas then accelerates uncontrollably, whining upon turning steering wheel, paint chipping on door frames
First time in parking lot vehicle shut down while driving. Happens when on the road also. Took vehicle to dealer & shut down on the way. Mechanic could not duplicate problem & nothing was found wrong.
Engine has trouble starting, stalling and rough idle.
Alternator shorted out, causing vehicle to stall.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation
- Subject regarding polymer service pistons
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered...
- Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Corsica stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Corsica?
10 of 110 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Corsica (9%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Chevrolet Corsica?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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