Model year record

1991 Chevrolet Corsica

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 119 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Corsica, 1987–1996 generation
Pictured: the 1987–1996 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V083000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
36,364
Reported to NHTSA
1991-06-10
Owners notified
1991-06-15

Defect description

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

Safety risk

THIS COULD ALLOW STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM STEERINGCOLUMN; LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

TIGHTEN THE NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE AS NECESSARY.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash17—
Air bags: frontal16—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch10—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar7—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch6—
Structure: body5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Air bags3—
Exterior lighting: turn signal3—
Steering3—
Structure: body: door3—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights2—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Tires2—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Steering: column1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 1990 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

DP96014DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Other Chevrolet Corsica model years

All Chevrolet Corsica recalls by year

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.