1988 Chevrolet Corsica

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #91V206000November 26, 1991722,884 vehicles affected

  seat belts

  The front shoulder belt retractors may have reduced sensitivity of the lock-up feature and would not function in a sudden deceleration or crash.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #91V135000August 19, 1991290,408 vehicles affected

  structure: body: hood

  Secondary hood latch assembly on these vehicles may not be properly adjusted and could become bent. This will lead to a condition where full primary latch engagement is not attained.

  A bent secondary hood latch could lead to the primarylatch not being fully engaged, allowing the hood to unexpectedly open. If thiswere to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the hood may contact thewindshield, reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crashcould occur without prior warning.

  Remedy

  Replace the primary hood latch assembly, the secondary hood latch assembly, and the support bracket.

• NHTSA recall #89V225000December 18, 1989170,769 vehicles affected

  structure: body: door: hinge and attachments

  A door hinge (upper or lower) may break while opening or closing the door making it difficult to reposition and close properly.

  Hinge separation may reduce the structural integrity ofthe side of the car and increase risk of injury in certain types of accidents.

  Remedy

  Replace door hinges on both doors.

• NHTSA recall #88V039000March 23, 1988282,052 vehicles affected

  latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

  Secondary hood latch assembly may not have been properly adjusted resulting in latch becoming bent.

  A bent secondary hood latch could cause the primarylatch to malfunction. If this occured the hood could unexpectedly open. Ifthis happened while vehicle is in motion reduction of forward visibility couldcause a vehicle crash without prior warning.

  Remedy

  Inspect and replace secondary hood latch assemblies as required.

Other model years

• 1988
• 1989 64
• 1990 55
• 1991 108
• 1992 125
• 1993 100
• 1994 123
• 1995 102
• 1996 110