1991 Chevrolet Corsica

● Typical for this model

1991 Chevrolet Corsica
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:52.030Z

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

1991: 111 complaints

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.

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

1991 CORSICA IGNITION WILL NOT TURN BACK SO I CAN GET KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION, I HAD MY CAR WORKED ON IN A DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES AND IT COST ME OVER $300.00, IT IS DOING THE SAME AGAIN AND ALSO IN 2002 ON A SNOWY ROAD I WENT INTO A DITCH AND MY AIR...

NHTSA ODI report, 20030322

Also filed under AIR BAGS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 23%

23% of complaints: exterior lighting — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and high/low beam dimmer switch.

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HEADLIGHT SWITCH WHICH ENGAGES THE HIGH/LOW BEAM FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031009

AIR BAGS 18%

18% of complaints: air bags — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

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

STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and rack.

CRASH INJURY

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.

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 (25 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (25 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (20 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 91V083000 (steering) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1989

WORST YEARS

◆ 1992 ● 1994 ● 1996

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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, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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