Chevrolet Corsica 1987
Model Corsica made in 1987 by Chevrolet got 2 consumer complains there are 10 investigations as well as 7 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . The car had some investigations: seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic and structure. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and latches/locks/linkages. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.0l, 2.8l.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/31/27 | 27/40/32 | Regular | $ 527 | 4 | 860828 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/34/28 | 28/44/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 4 | 860805 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 648 | 4 | 860805 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 21/35/25 | Regular | $ 648 | 4 | 860818 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V164000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1986 to 11/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 1958 | 12/13/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/15/1986 | 12/22/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install new headlight switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V039000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1986 to 11/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 282052 | 04/26/1988 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/1988 | 03/28/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Secondary hood latch assembly may not have been properly adjusted resulting in latch becoming bent. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A bent secondary hood latch could cause the primarylatch to malfunction. if this occured the hood could unexpectedly open. ifthis happened while vehicle is in motion reduction of forward visibility couldcause a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspect and replace secondary hood latch assemblies as required. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: hood latch/secondary.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 87V062000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1986 to 12/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 2020 | 12/13/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/07/1987 | 05/11/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Loss of skid plate could lead to disengagement of both secondary and primary hood latches. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Hood could open unexpectantly; if vehicle were inmotion, the hood could contact the windshield, reduce the drivers vision area,and a crash could occur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a secondary latch skid plate and/or secondary latch skid plate retaining screws. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: secondary hood latch.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 86V165000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1986 to 11/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 4844 | 12/13/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/15/1986 | 12/22/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install secondary latch skid plate on corsica and beretta models. also, install a revised secondary latch assembly on beretta models. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: secondary hood latch. vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V225000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1986 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 170769 | 12/08/1989 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/18/1989 | 01/02/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A door hinge (upper or lower) may break while opening or closing the door making it difficult to reposition and close properly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Hinge seperation may reduce the structural integrity ofthe side of the car and increase risk of injury in certain types of accidents. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace door hinges on both doors. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: door hinges.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V135000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1986 to 11/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 290408 | 10/21/1991 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/19/1991 | 08/26/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A bent secondary hood latch could lead to the primarylatch not being fully engaged, allowing the hood to unexpectedly open. if thiswere to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the hood may contact thewindshield, reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crashcould occur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the primary hood latch assembly, the secondary hood latch assembly, and the support bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: hood.vehicle description: passenger vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| EA92025 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/16/1992 | 07/08/1993 | FR.SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| DP90008 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/19/1990 | 08/29/1990 | INADEQUATE BRAKES | ||
| Inadequate brakes | ||||||
| EA90041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/29/1990 | 03/30/1992 | BRAKE PERFORMANCE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE92043 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/22/1992 | 08/31/1992 | PARK BRAKE HANDLE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| EA90026 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/11/1990 | 08/28/1991 | HOOD LATCH FAILURE | 91V135000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE88087 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/02/1988 | 01/05/1989 | DOOR HINGE PIN FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA89008 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/1989 | 03/14/1990 | DOOR HINGE PINS | 89V225000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| EA88040 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/13/1988 | 03/14/1990 | REAR WHEEL SPINDLE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE92021 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/24/1992 | 06/26/1992 | STICKING THROTTLE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA92024 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/26/1992 | 01/31/1994 | STICKING THROTTLE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 05/01/2007 | 90000 | 1 | |
| 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 date and engine size were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 90,000. | |||
| 11/19/1988 | |||
| Paint is peeling off body of vehicle. | |||