MYRModel Year Report

1991 Chevrolet Corsica

● Typical for this model
1991 Chevrolet Corsica
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:00:25.234Z

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
111
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

1991: 111 complaints

View as data table
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.

Electrical system

23% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.

CRASHFIRE
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Steering column smoke, when driving experience smoking coming steering column intermittently happens. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-09

Turned on ignition smoke came from location of the turn signal indicator. Resulting in fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-09

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, 2003-03-22

Also filed under Air bags

Exterior lighting

23% · 25 reports

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-09

Air bags

18% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Frontal collision impact 12:00 position speed 35MPH, hit another vehicle air bag did not deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-06

Steering

11% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and rack.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

9% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 7 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1991-02-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-04-10 Steering wheel separation
  2. I
    1991-04-10Engineering analysisClosed 1991-06-05 Steering wheel separation
  3. R
    1991-06-15Steering91V083000 Nut attaching steering wheel may not have been properly tightened during installation.

    Remedy: Tighten the nut to the proper torque as necessary.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1992-02-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-06-26 Sticking throttle
  5. I
    1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
  6. I
    1993-02-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-06-30 Fuel filter fires
  7. I
    1994-08-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-30 Steering column smk/flames
  8. I
    1996-11-14Defect petitionOpen Defective air bag crash sensor

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Chevrolet Corsica — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V083000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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