1994 Chevrolet Corsica problems
Owners have filed 157 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Corsica with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 22.9% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 12.7%.
Complaints157
Crashes15
Fires9
Injuries22
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 22.9% · 36
Electrical system 12.7% · 20
Exterior lighting 8.9% · 14
Structure 8.3% · 13
Seat belts 7.6% · 12
Engine and engine cooling 7.0% · 11
Seats 5.1% · 8
Suspension 5.1% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 15 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire, 22 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Chevrolet Corsica in this data, 1994 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1992 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 15 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 100,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Whenever brakes are applied the brake pedal would go to the floor. This happens intermittently. Has been to 2 different dealers for brake problem. One could not identify the brake problem. The other identified the problem, but could not fix it. Took to another dealer & had it repaired, but brake problem has reappeared. Service brakes, hydraulic
Intermittently when brakes are applied under normal conditions pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle. However, problem still exists.*Ak the owner believes the old master cylinder is a possible cause for brake pedal to go to the floor. Service brakes, hydraulic
When applying the brakes during normal stopping on dry pavement, there is a noise like the system is resetting and pedal travels to the floorboard. The problem has been reported to the manufacturer. Consumer still experiencing brake problem but is scheduled for repairs. *Ak Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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