MYRModel Year Report

1989 Chevrolet Corsica

▲ Better than typical
1989 Chevrolet Corsica
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:36.176Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Corsica Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 50 complaints 1989: 66 complaints 1989 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 complaints 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%

27% of complaints: seat belts — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY
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SHOULDER BELT SEPARATED FROM THE LAP BELT WHERE A RIVET HAD BROKEN LOOSE. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20040317

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and switch.

FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12%

12% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960627

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951206

THROTTLE STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19940903

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and delivery.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19890119 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 88V189000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19890330 — seat belts

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.

Remedy: REPLACE IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 89V034000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19890608 — seats

THE FRONT SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN AN IMPROPER, MISSING AND/OR MISLOCATED WELD THAT COULD FRACTURE.

Remedy: REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 89V087000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19911212 — wheels

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.

Campaign 91V213000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19911218 — seat belts

THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.

Campaign 91V206000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920117 — EA (closed 19920909)

HINGE PIN FAILURE

I 19920224 — PE (closed 19920626)

STICKING THROTTLE

I 19920422 — PE (closed 19920831)

PARK BRAKE HANDLE FAILURE

I 19920512 — PE (closed 19920928)

SEAT BREAKS FROM TRACK

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Chevrolet Corsica — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 88V189000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V034000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V087000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V213000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V206000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1990 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

◆ 1992 ● 1994 ● 1991

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.