1987 Chevrolet Corsica

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1987 Chevrolet Corsica
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:53:14.027Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1987: 2 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1987	2
1988	46
1989	64
1990	55
1991	108
1992	125
1993	100
1994	123
1995	102
1996	110
1997	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

2 of 2 total reports mention: structure.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 CHEVROLET CORSICA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT IS PEELING ON THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN KEPT IN A GARAGE AND HAS NO RUST OR MAJOR DENTS. THE PURCHASE DATE AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070601

PAINT IS PEELING OFF BODY OF VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990217

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19861213 — exterior lighting

PART OF PUSHBUTTON ATTACHMENT OF HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY FRACTURE.

Remedy: INSTALL NEW HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Campaign 86V164000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19861213 — latches/locks/linkages

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE DUE TO CONTACT WITH SUPPORT BRACKET AND/OR THE PRIMARY LATCH RETURN SPRING.

Remedy: INSTALL SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE ON CORSICA AND BERETTA MODELS. ALSO, INSTALL A REVISED SECONDARY LATCH ASSEMBLY ON BERETTA MODELS.

Campaign 86V165000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19861213 — latches/locks/linkages

LOSS OF SKID PLATE COULD LEAD TO DISENGAGEMENT OF BOTH SECONDARY AND PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES.

Remedy: INSTALL A SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE AND/OR SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE RETAINING SCREWS.

Campaign 87V062000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19880426 — latches/locks/linkages

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ADJUSTED RESULTING IN LATCH BECOMING BENT.

Remedy: INSPECT AND REPLACE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES AS REQUIRED.

Campaign 88V039000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880802 — PE (closed 19890105)

DOOR HINGE PIN FAILURE

I 19880913 — EA (closed 19900314)

REAR WHEEL SPINDLE

I 19890105 — EA (closed 19900314)

DOOR HINGE PINS

R 19891208 — structure

A DOOR HINGE (UPPER OR LOWER) MAY BREAK WHILE OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REPOSITION AND CLOSE PROPERLY.

Remedy: REPLACE DOOR HINGES ON BOTH DOORS.

Campaign 89V225000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19900419 — DP (closed 19900829)

INADEQUATE BRAKES

I 19900511 — EA (closed 19910828)

HOOD LATCH FAILURE

I 19900829 — EA (closed 19920330)

BRAKE PERFORMANCE

R 19911021 — structure

SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND COULD BECOME BENT. THIS WILL LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE FULL PRIMARY LATCH ENGAGEMENT IS NOT ATTAINED.

Remedy: REPLACE THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY, AND THE SUPPORT BRACKET.

Campaign 91V135000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920224 — PE (closed 19920626)

STICKING THROTTLE

I 19920422 — PE (closed 19920831)

PARK BRAKE HANDLE FAILURE

I 19920626 — EA (closed 19940131)

STICKING THROTTLE

I 19920716 — EA (closed 19930708)

FR.SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed