1989 Chevrolet Corsica Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica, and owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1989 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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Wheels
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.
Remedy: Replace the involved wheel assemblies.
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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.
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Seats
The front seat frame assembly may contain an improper, missing and/or mislocated weld that could fracture.
Remedy: Replace both front seat assemblies.
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Seat belts
Front seat belt latch plates may not engage the buckle assemblies.
Remedy: Replace improperly functioning buckle assemblies.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
A fuel tank leak could occur due to small creases on the tank underside cracking during pressure cycling which occurs during normal operation.
Remedy: Replace fuel tank.
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 96,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1989 chevrolet corsica equipped with cooper lifeliner touring sle tires, line size 205/70/r14. The contact was driving approximately 65 MPH when one of the front tires blew. The”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 11, 2011 · Tires
“The headlights have failed to work 4 times on the vehicle. Due to this failure at night the driver had to hold the brightest on while driving until they also failed which could have resulted in an acc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 20, 2004 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–21 / 25–31 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize 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 1989 Chevrolet Corsica
How do I know if my 1989 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1989 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 88V189000).
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.