MYRModel Year Report

1991 Chevrolet Corsica

● Typical for this model
1991 Chevrolet Corsica
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:38:11.750Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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, 1991 highlighted. 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 46 complaints 1989: 64 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 108 complaints 1991 1992: 125 complaints 1993: 100 complaints 1993 1994: 123 complaints 1995: 102 complaints 1995 1996: 110 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997
1991: 108 complaints
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YearComplaints
19872
198846
198964
199055
1991108
1992125
1993100
1994123
1995102
1996110
19971

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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STEERING COLUMN SMOKE, WHEN DRIVING EXPERIENCE SMOKING COMING STEERING COLUMN INTERMITTENTLY HAPPENS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950309

TURNED ON IGNITION SMOKE CAME FROM LOCATION OF THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR. RESULTING IN FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950209

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 35MPH, HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950106

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%

9% of complaints: exterior lighting — 10 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19910220 — PE (closed 19910410)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

I 19910410 — EA (closed 19910605)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

R 19910615 — steering

NUT ATTACHING STEERING WHEEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING INSTALLATION.

Remedy: TIGHTEN THE NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE AS NECESSARY.

Campaign 91V083000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920224 — PE (closed 19920626)

STICKING THROTTLE

I 19920626 — EA (closed 19940131)

STICKING THROTTLE

I 19930226 — PE (closed 19930630)

FUEL FILTER FIRES

I 19940804 — PE (closed 19941230)

STEERING COLUMN SMK/FLAMES

I 19961114 — DP (open)

DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Chevrolet Corsica — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V083000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica?

The most-reported component is electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.