Model year record

1989 Chevrolet Corsica

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 90 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V213000

Wheels

Component
Wheels
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
19,603
Reported to NHTSA
1991-12-06
Owners notified
1991-12-12

Defect description

THE STYLED STEEL WHEELS CAN HAVE CRACKS DEVELOPING AT THE OUTER EDGES OF THE WHEEL WHERE THE SPOKES MEET THE RIM. THE CRACKS PROPAGATE FROM EACH SIDE OF A SPOKE TOWARD EACH OTHER, AND EVENTUALLY MEET. THE MEETING OF THE CRACKS RESULTS IN COMPLETE SEAPARATION OF A SPOKE FROM THE WHEEL.

Safety risk

THE CRACKING CONDITION CAN OCCUR ON EVERY SPOKE ON THEWHEEL, CAUSING COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE, AND RESULTINGIN LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE INVOLVED WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V206000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
722,884
Reported to NHTSA
1991-11-26
Owners notified
1991-12-18

Defect description

THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.

Safety risk

FAILURE OF THE SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR WOULD RESULT INTHE SEAT OCCUPANT ONLY BEING RESTRAINED BY THE LAP BELT IN A CRASH OR SUDDENSTOP, AND AN INCREASED POSSIBILITY OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

No remedy is listed yet. This typically indicates the manufacturer reported the defect before finalizing a repair procedure.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V087000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
642
Reported to NHTSA
1989-05-22
Owners notified
1989-06-08

Defect description

THE FRONT SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN AN IMPROPER, MISSING AND/OR MISLOCATED WELD THAT COULD FRACTURE.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED SEAT MOVEMENT AND RESULT INPERSONAL INJURY AND/OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V034000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
29,951
Reported to NHTSA
1989-03-10
Owners notified
1989-03-30

Defect description

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.

Safety risk

IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, UNBELTED OR IMPROPERLY BELTEDOCCUPANTS ARE MORE AT RISK TO INJURY THAN IF BELTS ARE PROPERLY BUCKLED.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V189000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
13,095
Reported to NHTSA
1988-12-06
Owners notified
1989-01-19

Defect description

A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

Safety risk

IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE FUEL TANK.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly8
Seat belts: front: anchorage7
Unknown or other792,000 mi
Vehicle speed control6
Electrical system: ignition: module5
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4
Engine and engine cooling: engine4
Seat belts4
Electrical system: ignition3
Electrical system: ignition: switch3
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission2
Seats2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Wheels2100,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Tires1
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1
Wheels: rim1

The 1988 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.