1993 Chevrolet CORSICA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
50 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
156,427 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 50 complaints (12.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 15 | 30.0% |
| Braking behavior | 9 | 18.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 6.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 4.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 4.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 4; Structure:Body: 4; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch: 3; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch: 3; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 2; Seats: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 3
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 45 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
1995: 19; 1996: 13; 2000: 6; 2001: 3; 2002: 4; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10032938 · 2003-08-16 (August 16, 2003)
I DROVE THE CAR APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES, I PULLED IN TO A PARKINGS SPOT, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. I WALKED ACROSS THE PARKING LOT (ABOUT 20 YARDS) WHEN I HEARD SOMEONE SAY "THAT CAR IS ON FIRE!!!!" I TURNED TO LOOK AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS MY CAR.ACCORDING TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, WHEN THEY PUT THE FIRE OUT THE FIRST TIME, IT FLARED BACK UP DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP STILL PUMPING GAS OUT. (THE KEYS WERE IN MY POCKET). *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10032938 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041907 · 2003-09-29 (September 29, 2003)
WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AT 60 MPH. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT UNFASTENED, AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 172,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10041907 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10046089 · 2003-10-30 (October 30, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC. THE DEALER STATED THAT TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 156,427 miles reported. Look up ODI 10046089 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10086760 · 2004-08-13 (August 13, 2004)
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. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 140,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10086760 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10130100 · 2005-07-26 (July 26, 2005)
DT: CALLER WAS SOLD A CAR WITHOUT A CATALYTIC CONVERTER. DEALER SAID SHE WAS ON HER OWN. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 199,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10130100 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480055 · 1995-01-30 (January 30, 1995)
WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED SLIGHTLY TO RIGHT, DRIVER CANNOT SWITCH HIGH BEAMS BACK TO LOW BEAMS UNLESS STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHNED OUT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480055 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485934 · 1995-07-10 (July 10, 1995)
REPLACED NOISY BELT TENSIONER/DRIVE BELT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485934 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 487813 · 1995-11-28 (November 28, 1995)
BURNING PLASTIC SMELL/SMOKE FROM STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURN SIGNALS USED. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487813 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.