MYRModel Year Report

1993 Chevrolet Corsica

● Typical for this model
1993 Chevrolet Corsica
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:36.053Z

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
101
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 101 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 1992: 129 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1993 101 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 1992: 129 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1993 101 1994: 124 complaints 1994 1995: 103 complaints 1995 1996: 110 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997

1993: 101 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.

Service brakes

20% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Exterior lighting

19% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing switch and high/low beam dimmer switch.

FIRE

Electrical system

18% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Car starting stalling and smoking. Then accelerator went to the floor of the car. Black smoke starting coming out, then flames. Car destroyed. Firemen and police said it was electrical.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-13

Engine and engine cooling

15% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE

Steering

11% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and tie rod assembly.

FIRE

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1994-05-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-09-27 Improp. Air bag deployment

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Chevrolet Corsica — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 18 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1993 Chevrolet Corsica reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Chevrolet Corsica is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chevrolet Corsica?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet Corsica have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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