1988 Chevrolet Corsica
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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).
The front shoulder belt retractors may have reduced sensitivity of the lock-up feature and would not function in a sudden deceleration or crash.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the shoulder belt retractor would result inthe seat occupant only being restrained by the lap belt in a crash or suddenstop, and an increased possibility of injury.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Replace the primary hood latch assembly, the secondary hood latch assembly, and the support bracket.
A door hinge (upper or lower) may break while opening or closing the door making it difficult to reposition and close properly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Hinge separation may reduce the structural integrity ofthe side of the car and increase risk of injury in certain types of accidents.
Remedy
Replace door hinges on both doors.
Secondary hood latch assembly may not have been properly adjusted resulting in latch becoming bent.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Inspect and replace secondary hood latch assemblies as required.
Owner complaints
46 complaints2 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
In 8/98 we began to have problems with the a/c. We have spent almost $2000, in repairs and it IS still not working. We are now being told it IS the compressor, even though we had it replaced in 8/98, along with the accumulator. We have had fan motors and fan blades replaced. Also we had the…
In 8/98 we began to have problems with the a/c. We have spent almost $2000, in repairs and it IS still not working. We are now being told it IS the compressor, even though we had it replaced in 8/98, along with the accumulator. We have had fan motors and fan blades replaced. Also we had the evaporator cleaned and serviced. We no cannot afford to purchase a new vehicle at this time. We just someone to help us with our problem. We live in florida and really need the a/c when it IS 98degrees outside!*ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Lock problems would not unlock with or without a key and paint problems on the hood. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Windshield
Side windows faulty. nlm
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Hood latch failed while driving causing damage to roof and windshield when hood opened. (Ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
- Visibility › Windshield
When it rains the vehicle IS flooded on the passenger's side only. water IS coming in from the windshield, but the dealer can't find out the cause of the problem. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Mechanism that retracts and locks the seatbelts in place, does not function for front driver's and passenger's sides seatbelts. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Coming out of parking lot the gas pedal got stuck, causing the vehicle to suddenly accelerate, resulting in an accident. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle stalls at idle and on deceleration.
- Seats
Bracket holding the front of driver's seat broke.
- Unknown or other
Unspecified.
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Left bracket broke away from the bottom mounting bolt, to the mounting bracket for the power steering rack and pinion.
- Electrical system › Ignition
Ignition module failed twice, causing vehicle to shut down in traffic. (qcaw)
- Structure › Body
Paint on body and top of vehicle appears to be oxidizing. was told that there was a recall for 1990 and earlier models.
- Structure › Body
Paint IS peeling from vehicle.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
While driving at about 35mph, the hood of the vehicle flew up and broke the windshield; it also obstructed the driver's view. Driver managed to steer vehicle to side of road. Will be taking to dealer. *ak
- Seats
Driver's seat became loose and seperated from the seat track. this was caused by metal pieces falling off. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Hood latch failed, causing hood to fly open/cracking windshield/roof damage.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
Booster push rod retainer clip broke.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While drivng the vehicle about (25) mph the belt tensioner bracket on the engine cracked and came apart. The owner IS replacing part himself. *ak
- Steering
When starting the vehicle the steering seems to have no power until it gets warm. it seems like driving a tractor. *ak *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Structure › Body › Door · Structure › Body › Hood · Suspension › Front · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core · Visibility › Windshield
Water pump failed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Fuel system, other
Thermostat replaced. *Sd
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
High beam headlights failed, causing poor visibility. *Sd
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum · Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Timing chain failed. *Sd
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Both driver's side and passenger side seat belts are broken. Please describe details. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fr.seat belt buckle fails
There is no summary currently available
- Sticking throttle
There is no summary currently available
- Seat breaks from track
There is no summary currently available
- Park brake handle failure
There is no summary currently available
- Sticking throttle
There is no summary currently available
- Hinge pin failure
There is no summary currently available
- Brake performance
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- Hood latch failure
There is no summary currently available
- Inadequate brakes
Inadequate brakes
- Windshield wiper failure
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- Door hinge pins
There is no summary currently available
- Rear wheel spindle
There is no summary currently available
- Door hinge pin failure
There is no summary currently available
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