1987 Chevrolet Corsica Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 1987 Chevrolet Corsica, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 1987 Chevrolet Corsica
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hood (structure)
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.
Remedy: Replace the primary hood latch assembly, the secondary hood latch assembly, and the support bracket.
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Hinge and attachments (structure)
A door hinge (upper or lower) may break while opening or closing the door making it difficult to reposition and close properly.
Remedy: Replace door hinges on both doors.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Secondary hood latch assembly may not have been properly adjusted resulting in latch becoming bent.
Remedy: Inspect and replace secondary hood latch assemblies as required.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Loss of skid plate could lead to disengagement of both secondary and primary hood latches.
Remedy: Install a secondary latch skid plate and/or secondary latch skid plate retaining screws.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
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.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1987 Chevrolet Corsica have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 90,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1987 chevrolet corsica. The contact stated that the paint is peeling on the entire vehicle. The vehicle has been kept in a garage and has no rust or major dents. The purchase dat”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 1, 2007 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1987 Chevrolet Corsica. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–22 / 24–31 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/2.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Corsica model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Corsica model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Chevrolet Corsica | 6 | 2 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Corsica | 4 | 46 |
| 1989 Chevrolet Corsica | 5 | 64 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Corsica | 2 | 55 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Corsica | 1 | 108 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Corsica | 1 | 125 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Corsica | 0 | 100 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Corsica | 1 | 123 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Corsica | 0 | 102 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Corsica | 0 | 110 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Corsica | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1987 Chevrolet Corsica
How do I know if my 1987 Chevrolet Corsica has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 1987 Chevrolet Corsica; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 86V164000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.