MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chevrolet Corsica

▲ Better than typical
1989 Chevrolet Corsica
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:31.188Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
66
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seat belts

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 50 complaints 1989: 66 complaints 1989 66 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 111 complaints 1991 1992: 129 complaints 1993: 101 complaints 1993 1994: 124 complaints 1995: 103 complaints 1995 1996: 110 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997
1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 50 complaints 1988 1989: 66 complaints 1989 66 1990: 55 complaints 1990 1991: 111 complaints 1991 1992: 129 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1993 1994: 124 complaints 1994 1995: 103 complaints 1995 1996: 110 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997
1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 50 complaints 1988 1989: 66 complaints 1989 66 1990: 55 complaints 1990 1991: 111 complaints 1991 1992: 129 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1993 1994: 124 complaints 1994 1995: 103 complaints 1995 1996: 110 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997

1989: 66 complaints

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YearComplaints
19872
198850
198966
199055
1991111
1992129
1993101
1994124
1995103
1996110
19971

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Seat belts

27% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

CRASHINJURY
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Shoulder belt separated from the lap belt where a rivet had broken loose.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-17

Electrical system

23% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and switch.

FIRE

Vehicle speed control

12% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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Auto-tran: throttle stuck in open position, accelerated went to floor with foot on brakes, lurched forward, hit fence, no warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-27

Vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, resulting in an accident. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-06

Throttle stuck, causing vehicle to accelerate out of control, resulting in an accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-09-03

Engine and engine cooling

9% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Fuel system, gasoline

8% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and delivery.

FIRE

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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    1989-01-19Fuel system, gasoline88V189000 A fuel tank leak could occur due to small creases on the tank underside cracking during pressure cycling which occurs during normal operation.

    Remedy: Replace fuel tank.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1989-03-30Seat belts89V034000 Front seat belt latch plates may not engage the buckle assemblies.

    Remedy: Replace improperly functioning buckle assemblies.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1989-06-08Seats89V087000 The front seat frame assembly may contain an improper, missing and/or mislocated weld that could fracture.

    Remedy: Replace both front seat assemblies.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1991-12-12Wheels91V213000 The styled steel wheels can have cracks developing at the outer edges of the wheel where the spokes meet the rim. The cracks propagate from each side of a spoke toward each other, and eventually meet.

    Remedy: Replace the involved wheel assemblies.

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    1991-12-18Seat belts91V206000 The front shoulder belt retractors may have reduced sensitivity of the lock-up feature and would not function in a sudden deceleration or crash.

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  6. I
    1992-01-17Engineering analysisClosed 1992-09-09 Hinge pin failure
  7. I
    1992-02-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-06-26 Sticking throttle
  8. I
    1992-04-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-08-31 Park brake handle failure
  9. I
    1992-05-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-09-28 Seat breaks from track
  10. I
    1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
  11. I
    1992-07-16Engineering analysisClosed 1993-07-08 Fr.seat belt buckle fails
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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

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Buy-smart checklist

1989 Chevrolet Corsica — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 88V189000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 89V034000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 89V087000 · Seats
  • Recall 91V213000 · Wheels
  • Recall 91V206000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.