Chevrolet Corsica recalls

15 official safety recalls for the Chevrolet Corsica from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Front suspension support weld may fail

    Reported September 24, 1993Model years 1994NHTSA campaign 93V15700039 vehicles affected

    A suspension support weld can fail, allowing the control arm to separate. The wheel may move substantially from its intended position, severely impairing steering and possibly causing a crash. Install revised suspension supports with adequate weld integrity.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT
    Defect
    THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES DO NOT MEET GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION'S SPECIFICATION FOR WELD INTEGRITY AND THE AFFECTED WELD CAN FAIL CAUSING THE FRONT OF THE CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY.
    Consequence
    IF THIS OCCURS, THE AFFECTED TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN MOVESUBSTANTIALLY FROM ITS DESIGNED POSITION AND STEERING CONTROL CAN BE SEVERELYIMPAIRED WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    INSTALL REVISED SUSPENSION SUPPORTS WITH ADEQUATE WELD INTEGRITY.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: THIS IS A PRE-DELIVERY RECALL CAMPAIGN. NONE OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLESHAD BEEN SOLD TO CONSUMERS AT THE TIME THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED.

  2. Brake light switch may stop working

    Reported December 24, 1992Model years 1992NHTSA campaign 92V185000140,661 vehicles affected

    The brake light switch may fail to illuminate the stop lamps when the brake pedal is pressed, so other drivers may not know the vehicle is slowing or stopping. The switch will be replaced and its wiring corrected.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
    Defect
    THE SERVICE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH BECOMES INOPERATIVE.
    Consequence
    THE INOPERATIVE STOP LAMP SWITCH WILL NOT ILLUMINATE THESTOP LAMPS WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THIS WOULD NOT ADEQUATELY INFORMOTHER DRIVERS OF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR'S INTENT TO STOP OR SLOW DOWN.
    Remedy
    REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND CORRECT THE WIRING IN THE CONNECTOR OF THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: LIGHTING; STOPLAMPS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF THE FAILURE OCCURS DURING THREE CONSECUTIVE SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATIONSTHE AMBER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TELLTALE LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATINGA PROBLEM WITH THE SYSTEM.

  3. Wheel spokes may crack and separate

    Reported December 6, 1991Model years 1989NHTSA campaign 91V21300019,603 vehicles affected

    Cracks may develop where the spokes meet the rim and eventually cause a spoke to separate. Cracking could affect every spoke, causing the wheel to separate and resulting in loss of steering and braking control. The affected wheel assemblies will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    WHEELS
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    REPLACE THE INVOLVED WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH STYLED STEEL WHEELS.

  4. Front shoulder belt retractors may fail to lock

    Reported November 26, 1991Model years 1988–1990NHTSA campaign 91V206000722,884 vehicles affected

    The front shoulder belt retractors may not lock during sudden deceleration or a crash, leaving occupants restrained only by the lap belt and increasing the possibility of injury.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS
    Defect
    THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS (PASSIVE RESTRAINT).VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH DOOR MOUNTED SHOULDER AND LAPSAFETY BELT SYSTEMS.CORECTIVE ACTION: REPLACE THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS AND ASSEMBLIES.

  5. Hood latch may fail to keep the hood closed

    Reported August 19, 1991Model years 1987–1988NHTSA campaign 91V135000290,408 vehicles affected

    A bent or misadjusted secondary latch may prevent full engagement of the primary latch. The hood could open while driving, obstruct the driver's view, and cause a crash. Replace the primary and secondary latch assemblies and the support bracket.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: HOOD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  6. Steering wheel nut may be loose

    Reported June 10, 1991Model years 1991NHTSA campaign 91V08300036,364 vehicles affected

    An improperly tightened steering wheel nut may allow the wheel to separate from the steering column, causing loss of control and a possible crash. The nut will be tightened to the proper torque as needed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
    Defect
    NUT ATTACHING STEERING WHEEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING INSTALLATION.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD ALLOW STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM STEERINGCOLUMN; LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
    Remedy
    TIGHTEN THE NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE AS NECESSARY.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL NUT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  7. Owner's manual omits rear center belt information

    Reported April 5, 1990Model years 1990NHTSA campaign 90V06500026,464 vehicles affected

    The owner's manual omits information about the rear center seat belt. Insert the missing information into the manual.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
    Defect
    OWNER'S MANUALS WERE PRINTED WITH REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INFORMATION OMITTED.
    Consequence
    THIS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209.
    Remedy
    INSERT MISSING INFORMATION INTO OWNERS MANUAL.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  8. Door hinge may break

    Reported December 18, 1989Model years 1987–1988NHTSA campaign 89V225000170,769 vehicles affected

    An upper or lower door hinge may break while opening or closing, making the door difficult to reposition and close. Hinge separation may reduce side structural integrity and increase injury risk in some crashes. Hinges on both doors will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
    Defect
    A DOOR HINGE (UPPER OR LOWER) MAY BREAK WHILE OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REPOSITION AND CLOSE PROPERLY.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: DOOR HINGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  9. Front seat welds may fracture

    Reported May 22, 1989Model years 1989NHTSA campaign 89V087000642 vehicles affected

    An improper, missing or misplaced weld in a front seat frame may fracture, causing unexpected seat movement and potentially injury or loss of control. Both front seat assemblies will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS
    Defect
    THE FRONT SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN AN IMPROPER, MISSING AND/OR MISLOCATED WELD THAT COULD FRACTURE.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED SEAT MOVEMENT AND RESULT INPERSONAL INJURY AND/OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR.
    Remedy
    REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT FRAME.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  10. Front seat belt latch plates may not engage

    Reported March 10, 1989Model years 1989NHTSA campaign 89V03400029,951 vehicles affected

    Front seat belt latch plates may not engage the buckles, leaving occupants unbelted or improperly belted and at greater risk of injury in a crash. The remedy is to replace improperly functioning buckle assemblies.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS
    Defect
    FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
    Consequence
    IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, UNBELTED OR IMPROPERLY BELTEDOCCUPANTS ARE MORE AT RISK TO INJURY THAN IF BELTS ARE PROPERLY BUCKLED.
    Remedy
    REPLACE IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH/FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  11. Fuel tank may crack and leak

    Reported December 6, 1988Model years 1989NHTSA campaign 88V18900013,095 vehicles affected

    Small creases on the underside of the fuel tank may crack during normal pressure cycling, causing a fuel leak. If fuel meets an ignition source, a fire could result. The remedy is to replace the fuel tank.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
    Consequence
    IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE FUEL TANK.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.0L OR 2.8L ENGINES.

  12. Secondary hood latch may bend

    Reported March 23, 1988Model years 1987–1988NHTSA campaign 88V039000282,052 vehicles affected

    A bent secondary latch could cause the primary latch to malfunction, allowing the hood to open while driving and obstruct forward visibility. Dealers will inspect and replace secondary hood latch assemblies as needed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
    Defect
    SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ADJUSTED RESULTING IN LATCH BECOMING BENT.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: HOOD LATCH/SECONDARY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  13. Hood latch may disengage and let the hood open

    Reported May 7, 1987Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 87V0620002,020 vehicles affected

    Loss of the skid plate could disengage both the secondary and primary hood latches. The hood could open while moving, contact the windshield, reduce the driver's vision and cause a crash. Install a secondary latch skid plate and/or its retaining screws.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
    Defect
    LOSS OF SKID PLATE COULD LEAD TO DISENGAGEMENT OF BOTH SECONDARY AND PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES.
    Consequence
    HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTANTLY; IF VEHICLE WERE INMOTION, THE HOOD COULD CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, REDUCE THE DRIVERS VISION AREA,AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
    Remedy
    INSTALL A SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE AND/OR SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE RETAINING SCREWS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  14. Secondary hood latch may not engage

    Reported December 15, 1986Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 86V1650004,844 vehicles affected

    The secondary hood latch may fail to engage because it contacts a support bracket or the primary latch return spring. The hood could open while driving and obstruct the driver's view, potentially causing a crash. A skid plate will be installed; some vehicles will also receive a revised secondary latch assembly.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
    Defect
    SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE DUE TO CONTACT WITH SUPPORT BRACKET AND/OR THE PRIMARY LATCH RETURN SPRING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, AFFECTING THE DRIVERS VISION AREA; THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
    Remedy
    INSTALL SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE ON CORSICA AND BERETTA MODELS. ALSO, INSTALL A REVISED SECONDARY LATCH ASSEMBLY ON BERETTA MODELS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  15. Headlight switch button may break

    Reported December 15, 1986Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 86V1640001,958 vehicles affected

    Part of the headlight switch button attachment may fracture, preventing the button from latching on and leaving the headlights unable to turn on. Reduced visibility could contribute to a crash. A new headlight switch will be installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
    Defect
    PART OF PUSHBUTTON ATTACHMENT OF HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY FRACTURE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PUSH BUTTON WOULD NOT LATCH IN ON POSITION RESULTING IN INABILITY TO TURN ON HEADLIGHTS, REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
    Remedy
    INSTALL NEW HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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