1989 Chevrolet Corsica electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have replaced altenator in my car 3 times with in 30,000 miles. I have no significant drain on my car except a cd player.*ak”
filed Jan 25, 2001
“While driving smoke started to come from under the driver's side dashboard. Car filled up with smoke. Consumer turned off the car and headlights, and car kept smoking. Consumer saw a trickle of fire uner ther dashboard. Then drops of fire dropped down into the vehicle, and entire car was up in…”
filed Jan 18, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Corsica years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Corsica | 9 | 8% |
| 1995 Corsica | 11 | 11% |
| 1994 Corsica | 17 | 14% |
| 1993 Corsica | 17 | 17% |
| 1992 Corsica | 18 | 14% |
| 1991 Corsica | 23 | 21% |
| 1990 Corsica | 17 | 31% |
| 1988 Corsica | 12 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.