1991 Chevrolet Corsica Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica, and owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1991 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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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
Nut attaching steering wheel may not have been properly tightened during installation.
Remedy: Tighten the nut to the proper torque as necessary.
108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA; 19 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 17 injuries and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 55 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Headlight switch which engages the high/low beam failed. Dealer notified. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 9, 2003 · Exterior lighting
“1991 corsica ignition will not turn back so i can get keys out of the ignition, i had my car worked on in a dealership 3 times and it cost me over $300.00, it is doing the same again and also in 2002”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 22, 2003 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–21 / 25–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.2/3.1 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 1991 Chevrolet Corsica
How do I know if my 1991 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 91V083000).
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.