Chevrolet

Corsica

Midsize Cars · model years 1987 to 1996

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The verdict

Best year: 1993. complaints: 100, in line with this model's typical 100; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1.

Worst year: 1994. complaints: 123, above this model's typical 100; recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Chevrolet Corsica
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
1987	4Gas	22	$3,075	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1987
1988	5Gas	20	$3,350	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1988
1989	4Gas	22	$3,075	no data	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 1989
1990	4Gas	22	$2,850	2	55	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%, SEAT BELTS 23%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%
complaints: 55, below this model's typical 133 recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints reporting a fire: 4 Score: 50 of 100, where higher is better.
1991	4Gas	22	$2,850	1	108	EXTERIOR LIGHTING 22%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%, AIR BAGS 17%
complaints: 108, below this model's typical 133 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 17 complaints reporting a fire: 5 Score: 58 of 100, where higher is better.
1992	4Gas	22.5	$2,775	1	125	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 33%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11%
complaints: 125, below this model's typical 133 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 20 complaints reporting a fire: 7 Score: 26 of 100, where higher is better.
1993	3Gas	23	$2,700	0	100	EXTERIOR LIGHTING 16%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 14%
complaints: 100, in line with this model's typical 100 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 complaints reporting a fire: 8 Score: 69 of 100, where higher is better.
1994	3Gas	21	$2,950	1	123	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 22%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%, EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%
complaints: 123, above this model's typical 100 recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 21 complaints reporting a fire: 8 Score: 18 of 100, where higher is better.
1995	1Gas	21	$2,950	0	102	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 24%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%, AIR BAGS 10%
complaints: 102, about 3.1x this model's typical 33 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 12 complaints reporting a fire: 3 Score: 25 of 100, where higher is better.
1996	2Gas	22.5	$2,775	0	110	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 13%, STRUCTURE 10%
complaints: 110, about 1.6x this model's typical 67 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 Score: 55 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median1987: 22 to 1996: 22.5

Owner complaints1990: 55 to 1996: 110

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Chevrolet Corsica to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.