MYRModel Year Report

1990 Chevrolet Corsica

▲ Better than typical
1990 Chevrolet Corsica
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:48:14.221Z

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, 1990 highlighted. 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 50 complaints 1989: 66 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1990 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
1990: 55 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 35%

35% of complaints: seat belts — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

CRASH INJURY
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SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT DURING AN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19951102

VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED AT 6:00 POSITION, VEHICLE WAS AT COMPLETE STOP, LAP/SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT RETRACT CAUSING INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950714

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33%

33% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

SEATS 11%

11% of complaints: seats — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner.

CRASH INJURY
STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and rack.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900419 — seat belts

OWNER'S MANUALS WERE PRINTED WITH REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INFORMATION OMITTED.

Remedy: INSERT MISSING INFORMATION INTO OWNERS MANUAL.

Campaign 90V065000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19900829 — PE (closed 19910123)

FUEL TANK SEPARATION

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 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

I 19930226 — PE (closed 19930630)

FUEL FILTER FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Chevrolet Corsica — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V065000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V206000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1989 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

◆ 1992 ● 1994 ● 1991

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica have?

2 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.