1990 Chevrolet Corsica
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1990 Chevrolet Corsica is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1990 Chevrolet Corsica at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1990 Chevrolet Corsica recalls 2
THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.
OWNER'S MANUALS WERE PRINTED WITH REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INFORMATION OMITTED.
Fix: INSERT MISSING INFORMATION INTO OWNERS MANUAL.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1990 Chevrolet Corsica common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1990 Chevrolet Corsica MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1990 Chevrolet Corsica costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 6
FUEL FILTER FIRES Closed
NHTSA #PE93009 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Feb 1993 · closed Jun 1993FR.SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS Closed
NHTSA #EA92025 · Seat Belts · opened Jul 1992 · closed Jul 1993STICKING THROTTLE Closed
NHTSA #EA92024 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Jun 1992 · closed Jan 1994PARK BRAKE HANDLE FAILURE Closed
NHTSA #PE92043 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Apr 1992 · closed Aug 1992STICKING THROTTLE Closed
NHTSA #PE92021 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Feb 1992 · closed Jun 1992FUEL TANK SEPARATION Closed
NHTSA #PE90115 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Aug 1990 · closed Jan 1991An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 1
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT REAPPEAR UNTIL THE NEX…
Bulletin 876002A · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 1998Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CORSICA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Seats And Restraints
ON VEHICLES WITH A PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT LOCK-UP DURING A VEHICLE CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS MAY BE RESTRAINED ONLY BY THE LAP BELT THEREBY INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY. CORRECTION: FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS AND BELT ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Transport Canada #1991172 · Dec 1991Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.