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1994 Chevrolet CORSICA problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

123 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

100,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1994 model year. Data updated: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 123 complaints (15.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior3125.2%
Steering behavior2217.9%
Electrical and battery issues64.9%
Engine operation32.4%
Transmission and shifting21.6%
Fuel system concerns10.8%

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
19
Air Bags:Frontal
7
Seats
6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
5
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
5
Structure:Body
5
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip19
Air Bags:Frontal7
Seats6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components6
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch5
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar5
Structure:Body5
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine4

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 19; Air Bags:Frontal: 7; Seats: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 6; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch: 5; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 5; Structure:Body: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
4
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9994
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 115 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.

1995
28
1996
14
1997
14
1998
9
1999
22
2000
9
2001
7
2002
5
2003
6
2004
5
2005
1
2006
1
2008
1
2017
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199528
199614
199714
19989
199922
20009
20017
20025
20036
20045
20051
20061
20081
20171

1995: 28; 1996: 14; 1997: 14; 1998: 9; 1999: 22; 2000: 9; 2001: 7; 2002: 5; 2003: 6; 2004: 5; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2008: 1; 2017: 1

Pattern summary

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 31 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 22 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 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.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10246588 · 2008-10-24 (October 24, 2008)

TL*THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET CORSICA. INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD DETACH. APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS LATER, THE SPOUSE WAS IN A ONE CAR CRASH AND SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES. HIS SON SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY TWELVE TIMES WHILE ACCELERATING OR DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 170,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 168,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10246588 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 480163 · 1995-01-27 (January 27, 1995)

NOISY FRONT BRAKES. *SDK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480163 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10983598 · 2017-05-04 (May 4, 2017)

SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING.

Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10983598 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 489161 · 1995-11-24 (November 24, 1995)

HEADLIGHT DIMMER LEVER COMES IN CONTACT WITH UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TURN ON/OFF HIGH BEAMS. *SD

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489161 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 546402 · 1999-06-25 (June 25, 1999)

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN BURNING/SMOKE. MJS

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 546402 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 737152 · 2000-12-01 (December 1, 2000)

WHEN PUSH ON BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR AND THEN COMES BACK UP HAVE HAD TO FIVE MECHANICS AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT PROBLEM!PLEASE HELP!! ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM UNDER HOOD WHICH CAUGHT THE CHIME BOX ON FIRE AND BURNED MAY WIRES. HAS BEEN FIXED SINCE. *AK

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Owner report 803584 · 1996-11-13 (November 13, 1996)

AT SLOW SPEED THE CAR STALLS AND SOMETIMES AT HIGH SPEED IT ALSO STALLS. *AK

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Owner report 814587 · 1997-07-30 (July 30, 1997)

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 TO 60MPH, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 814587 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 836355 · 1999-03-31 (March 31, 1999)

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 55 MPH FELT VEHICLE WAS LOSING POWER WHEN CONSUMER STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL. BUT VEHICLE DIDN'T RESPOND, AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A GAS STATION WHERE CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS A TRANSMISSION MATTER. *AK

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Owner report 961624 · 1995-03-09 (March 9, 1995)

NOISE DEVELOPES VEHICLE VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING. RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP. TT

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961624 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 843328 · 1999-08-25 (August 25, 1999)

THERE IS A HOLE WITHIN THE GAS TANK, CAUSING FUMES WHILE DRIVING WHICH IS RESULTING IN DISCOMFORT. *AK *YC

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 843328 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

123 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

6.5%Usable mileage8 / 123 records
79.7%Valid incident date98 / 123 records
100.0%Valid filing date123 / 123 records
79.7%Ordered incident and filing dates98 / 123 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component19871988198919901991199219931994199519961997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

3830.4%
ODI 501266

ABS AUTOMATICALLY RELEASE WHEN MAKING U-TURN AT 5 - 10 MPH OR WHEN PASSING OVER RIDGES ON ROAD. *DSH

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99.0%
ODI 535003

ABS BRAKES FAILED.

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1915.4%
ODI 509062

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

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2423.5%
ODI 10032621 · 67,800 mi

ABS % CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. *AK

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1412.7%
ODI 703421

FRONT END NOISY DUE TO PREMATURE WEA ROF THE BRAKES. *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Air Bags:Frontal
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

11.8%
ODI 987287

IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

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1513.9%
ODI 524181

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL/LAND UP IN STEEP DITCH. DRIVER SUFFERED ABRASIONS TO FACE/NECK AND UPPER THIGH. ALSO, SEVERE DAMAGE TO LEFT HAND SID EOF VEHICLE. *AK

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1512.0%
ODI 488106

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER DURING ABOVE ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY. *SD

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88.0%
ODI 800939

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT.*AK *SLC

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75.7%
ODI 10015842

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

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76.9%
ODI 8021375

CONSUMER STATES THAT AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR THREE MONTHS. WHILE TRAVELING AT 15 MPH HIT A DIP IN THE ROAD AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

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32.7%
ODI 821187

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION TRAVELING 35MPH IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT, CAUSING INJURIES TO THE DRIVER SIDE OCCUPANT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

613.0%
ODI 961486

STEERING COLUMN EMITTED SMOKE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. TT

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46.3%
ODI 855048

WHILE DRIVING SMOKE STARTED TO COME FROM UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE DASHBOARD. CAR FILLED UP WITH SMOKE. CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE CAR AND HEADLIGHTS, AND CAR KEPT SMOKING. CONSUMER SAW A TRICKLE OF FIRE UNER THER DASHBOARD. THEN DROPS OF FIRE DROPPED DOWN INTO THE VEHICLE, AND ENTIRE CAR WAS UP IN FLAMES. *AK

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916.4%
ODI 485858

ELECTRICAL FIRE ORIGINATING UNDER THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE DASH. *SD

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1715.7%
ODI 489251

WHITE SMOKE EMITTING FROM STEERING COLUMN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *SKD

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97.2%
ODI 482663

POSSIBLE WIRING PROBLEMS, CAUSING TURN SIGNAL SWITCH/HAZARD LIGHT FLASHERS TO FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, ALSO BURNING SMELL FROM STEERING COLUMN. *TW

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44.0%
ODI 514990

STEERING COLUMN FIRE.

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21.6%
ODI 737152

WHEN PUSH ON BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR AND THEN COMES BACK UP HAVE HAD TO FIVE MECHANICS AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT PROBLEM!PLEASE HELP!! ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM UNDER HOOD WHICH CAUGHT THE CHIME BOX ON FIRE AND BURNED MAY WIRES. HAS BEEN FIXED SINCE. *AK

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11.0%
ODI 521749

WIRE HARNESS BROKE.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

510.9%
ODI 478146

CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK, ALSO REPLACED HEAD GASKET. *AK

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46.3%
ODI 501620

HEAD GASKET FAILED TWICE, CAUSING INSUFFICIENT HEATING. *SD

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47.3%
ODI 513430

HEAD CYLINDER FAILURE.

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10.9%
ODI 782960

OIL GASKET FAILURE, CAUSING TO LEAK OIL AND OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE. * ET

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32.4%
ODI 480730

FRONT END MISALIGNED, CAUSING NOISE/ROUGH RIDING. *AW

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55.0%
ODI 801123

PURCHASED CAR NEW, THE RIGHT SIDE MOTOR MOUNT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

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43.3%
ODI 10009448

OIL PAN LEAKED OIL, ROOF BRACE INSIDE BENT, AND THE SEAL OUTSIDE COWL BELOW FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER FROM OUTSIDE. *AK *JB

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98.8%
ODI 10014161 · 314,492 mi

MY CAR WAS MADE IN 95 I BOUGHT IT IN 96. IN AUGUST OF 01 THE CAR ENGINE WAS ALL MESSED UP. ONE DAY IT STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. THE BODY SHOP SAID A LIST OF THINGS WERE WRONG. I HAVE JUST FINISHED PAYING FOR IT IN FEB. 2003. BUT HAVE NOT BEEN DRIVING IT SINCE AUG. 2001. CANT AFFORD TO FIX IT.*JB

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1513.6%
ODI 10027250

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT A USED CAR DEALERSHIP WITH 46,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE TRAVELING FLUID HAD TO BE REPLACED EVERY 800 MILES. ON 7/13/2003 THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. *AK

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

24.3%
ODI 540505

VEHICLE STALLS AT IDLE AND ON DECELERATION.

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23.1%
ODI 503189

ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED.

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35.5%
ODI 701090

1. ENGINE WAS REBUILT 1995 OR '96. VEHICLE WILL NOT IDLE PROPERLY IN DRIVE DESPITE REPEATED TUNE-UPS/REPAIRS. NON-ADJUSTABLE IDLE SPEED. 2. VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AT ALIGNMENT AND FRAME ADJUSTMENT. NON-ADJUSTABLE CASTOR. 3. PARTS THAT COMPRISE HANDBRAKE UNIT ARE SO CHEAP THEY BREAK EASILY; HANDBRAKE TOO WEAK TO HOLD VEHICLE ON GRADE.

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21.9%
ODI 483954

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE.

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10.8%
ODI 810591

VEHICLE ENGINE CAUGHT OF FIRE, CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. *AK

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44.0%
ODI 521087

BRAKE SYSTEM IS VERY POOR, THE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO ENGAGE.

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43.3%
ODI 488599

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT)*SD

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54.9%
ODI 514401

HEATER FAN FAILED.

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109.1%
ODI 539123

WEATHER STRIPPING ON DOORS OF VEHICLE PULLING OFF.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

11.6%
ODI 815328

SOMETIMES IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT TURN; DRIVING VEHICLE, IT WOULD START TO SMOKE FROM STEERING COLUMN. SIGNAL LIGHTS WILL NOT BLINK. IF STEERING COLUMN IS COVERED, SMOKE WOULD STOP. WILL TAKE TO DEALER. *AK

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23.6%
ODI 961232

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK PRIOR TO RECALL (91V-206). *AK

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76.5%
ODI 717345

I WAS TOLD THE SOME LAW STATES THAT MY CAR CAN GET PAINTED WITH NO COST TO ME BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT IN THE PAINT. TONS OF CORSICAS HAVE IT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. MY CAR IS BEGINING TO LOOK HORRIBLE WITH MOST OF THE PAINT PEALED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

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75.6%
ODI 539709

STEERING COLUMN SMOKES, NEAR THE EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH, WHEN TURN SIGNALS ARE USED. THE SMELL OF SMOKE IS ALSO PRESENT.

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77.0%
ODI 515187

THE CENTER HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL PREVENTS USE OF DIMMER SWITCH LEVER WHILE MAKING TURNS.

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54.1%
ODI 785936

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THE BLINKER SWITCH WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTINOUS SMOKE WAS POSSIBILY DUE TO FRESH OIL ON NEW WIRES.*JB

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11.0%
ODI 819860

STEERING WHEEL MADE POPPING NOISES WHILE TURNING LEFT/RIGHT. WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAKE NOISE. HAD TRANSMISSION CHANGED. HAD PROBLEMS WITH REAR AXLE AND NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

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21.8%
ODI 541776

THIS VEHICLE HAS A FRONT END STEERING VIBRATION, AT TIMES SEVERE, WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AND INCREASES IN A CURVE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED AN THEY ADVISED ME IT WAS EITHER TIRE BLANCE, OUT OF ROUND TIRES, OR ALIGNMENT. I BOUGHT NEW TIRES WITH BALANCING AND ALIGNMENT. THIS HELPED A LITTLE, BUT THE VIBRATION IS STILL PRESENT. HOW CAN I GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF?

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Unknown Or Other
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

12.2%
ODI 528291

UNSPECIFIED.

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710.9%
ODI 10038700

1989 CHEVEROLET CORSICA SILVER/GRAY PAINT IS PEELING AND CHIPPING OFF. I KNOW IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT I HAVE SEEN OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AND WAS WONDERING IF YOU HAD INFORMATION REGARDING ANY SOLUTIONS TO THIS PROBLEM.

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11.8%
ODI 513430

HEAD CYLINDER FAILURE.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

21.6%
ODI 10048705

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED LARGE CHUNKS OF PAINT FLEW OFF THE VEHICLE. BOTH THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP WERE CONTACTED. *NLM

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11.0%
ODI 728295

NO SUMMARY

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43.3%
ODI 10006348

THIS TYPE OF MAJOR EXPENSIVE FAILURE SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING WITH A VEHICLE WITH LOW MILEAGE. I CONTACTED CHEVROLET (GM REQUEST # G01479570). THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I AM NOT UNHAPPY WITH QUALITY OF THIS AUTOMOBILE, BUT NOT HAPPY WITH THE SERVICE AND RESPONSE FROM CHEVROLET FOR NOT WILLING TO HELP. IS THIS HAPPENING WITH OTHER VEHICLES MAKE AND TYPE.**** DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*****731233. *AK *JB

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54.9%
ODI 10070214 · 119,000 mi

O.K. FIRST PROBLEM I HAD WAS STRONG RADIATOR SMELL. REPLACED ADIATOR DUE TO CRACK, STILL HAD ODOR, THEN FILM ON WINDSHIELD, NO HEAT,JUST COLD AIR. PRECEPITATION ON INSIDE WINDOWS, WET FLOORBOARD. GUSHING LEAK FROM HEATER CORE. REPLACED WATER PUMP & HEATER CORE. STILL SMELLING VERY STRONG RADIATOR FLUID, GURGLING SOUND AT START UP AND TURN OFF. LOSING RADIATOR FLUID, BUT NO LEAKS. FLUID COMES FROM UNDER CAP (REPLACED 3 TIMES ALREADY) AT TIMES AND HAS OVERHEATED TWICE. THERMOSTAT HAS ALSO BEEN REPLACED. RADIATOR SMELL IS ENOUGH TO CHOKE YOU.

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109.1%
ODI 10006869

THE PAINT WAS PEELING OFF OF THE VEHICLE.*JB

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

24.3%
ODI 784608

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. NLM

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11.6%
ODI 805954

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCES TURN SIGNAL LIGHT SIGNAL/RING BUTTON FAILURE, WHEN TURNING LEFT OF RIGHT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT MECHANISM BECOMES INOPERATIVE. *AK

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23.6%
ODI 962603

EXPERIENCED STEERING COLUMN SMOKE WHEN TURNING SIGNAL WAS ON. TT

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109.3%
ODI 484795

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED. *AW

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43.2%
ODI 489459

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON THEN VECHICLE STARTS TO BUCK. *SKD

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99.0%
ODI 480055

WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED SLIGHTLY TO RIGHT, DRIVER CANNOT SWITCH HIGH BEAMS BACK TO LOW BEAMS UNLESS STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHNED OUT. *AK

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10.8%
ODI 785936

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND THE BLINKER SWITCH WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTINOUS SMOKE WAS POSSIBILY DUE TO FRESH OIL ON NEW WIRES.*JB

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
No usable records for this analysis.

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 232 reports

1996: 32 complaints · 1997: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
199661432
1997111
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
199668393
1997100

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipAir Bags:FrontalSeatsService Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation ComponentsExterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer SwitchSteering: Steering Wheel/Handle BarStructure:BodyEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip—000000
1
ODI 965072

FRONT LEFT ABS BRAKES FAILS COMPLETELY. THIS OCCURED (4) TIMES AND FLY WHEEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

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Air Bags:Frontal0—000000
Seats00—00000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components000—0000
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch0000—
1
ODI 832958

WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN AROUND A CURB THE BAR ACROSS THE STEERING WHEEL, BULGE IN BACK OF THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE, MAKING THE DIMMER SWITCH DIFFICULT TO ENGANGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar0000
1
ODI 832958

WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN AROUND A CURB THE BAR ACROSS THE STEERING WHEEL, BULGE IN BACK OF THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE, MAKING THE DIMMER SWITCH DIFFICULT TO ENGANGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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—00
Structure:Body000000—
1
ODI 10009448

OIL PAN LEAKED OIL, ROOF BRACE INSIDE BENT, AND THE SEAL OUTSIDE COWL BELOW FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER FROM OUTSIDE. *AK *JB

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
ODI 965072

FRONT LEFT ABS BRAKES FAILS COMPLETELY. THIS OCCURED (4) TIMES AND FLY WHEEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

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1
ODI 10009448

OIL PAN LEAKED OIL, ROOF BRACE INSIDE BENT, AND THE SEAL OUTSIDE COWL BELOW FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER FROM OUTSIDE. *AK *JB

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

5 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

10 mentions · 8.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 168,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10246588 · 168,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE OWNS A 1994 CHEVROLET CORSICA. INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD DETACH. APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS LATER, THE SPOUSE WAS IN A ONE CAR CRASH AND SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES. HIS SON SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY TWELVE TIMES WHILE ACCELERATING OR DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 170,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000.

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ODI 509062

ABS BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

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ODI 522010

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED TWICE, CAUSING COLLISIONS.

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

3 mentions · 2.4% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 803584

AT SLOW SPEED THE CAR STALLS AND SOMETIMES AT HIGH SPEED IT ALSO STALLS. *AK

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ODI 814587

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 TO 60MPH, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

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ODI 968432

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED, RESULTING IN BRAKE AND STEERING LOSS, DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Steering assistance concerns

2 mentions · 1.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 8024036

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS BROKE, THE HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING OIL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. AS WE SPOKE JUST ONE RECALL NHTSA#6818-93-V-157-3000 SEP-16-1993 THE SUSPENSION SUPORT ASSEMBLIES. THE AFECTED TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN MOVE SUSTANTIALLY FROM ITS DESIGNED POSITION AND STEERING CONTROL CAN BE SEVERELY IMPARED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

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ODI 969325

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED 45, TRYING TO TURN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL LOCKUP. TT

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

2 mentions · 1.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 812584

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTIRCAL SHORT OR PINCHED WIRE. DEALER DOESN'T HAVE A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM. NO INSTRUCTIONS IN OWNER'S MANUAL INVOLVING AIR BAG. *AK

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ODI 828418

THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE ROTORS, CAUSING A LOSS IN BRAKING ABILITY AND NO BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. *AK

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 8015582

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY LET GO, AND VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b