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1990 Chevrolet Corsica Electrical Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the electrical system, filed with NHTSA

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Electrical reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
8
Latest Jul 14, 2001
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
15%
of 55 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 8 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming electrical

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

ElectricalEngine
Filed Jul 14, 2001

THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND JERKS, THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN HITTING BUMPS AND CRACKS IN THE ROAD, THE DEALER HAS MADE SOME REPAIRS BUT THEY HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, THIS STALLING PROBLEM OCCURS LESS WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WITH THE VEHICLE IN MOTION. NLM

NHTSA ID
785524
Incident
Oct 1, 2000
Electrical
Filed May 10, 1999

WIRING COVER MELTED/ DEALER SAID I TOOK IT OFF TO AVOID REPLACING IT. THEY WANTED 2,400.00 DOLLARS TO REPLACE IT. IT MELTED I DID NOT REMOVE IT.

NHTSA ID
706385
Incident
Mar 4, 1994
Driver assistanceElectrical
Filed Jun 11, 1997

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. MJS

NHTSA ID
526203
Incident
May 25, 1994
Heating & air conditioningElectricalEngine+3 more
Filed Jan 9, 1997

ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MODULE REPLACED 4 TIMES.

NHTSA ID
513430
Incident
Apr 21, 1992
Electrical
Filed Sep 23, 1996

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION USUALLY AT ABOUT 30 TO 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLS DUE TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. *AK

NHTSA ID
801970
Incident
Sep 16, 1996
BrakesElectricalSeat belts
Filed Oct 13, 1995

SAFETY BELTS FAILED. *SD

NHTSA ID
487349
Incident
Oct 13, 1995
ElectricalEngine
Filed Aug 9, 1995

VEHICLE STALLS OUT AT LOW SPEED/STOPS/HIGH SPEED, REPLACE BATTERY 3 TIMES AND BENT CRANK SHAFT. TT

NHTSA ID
970095
Incident
Dec 2, 1991
Electrical
Filed Feb 28, 1995

TURN IGNITION TO OFF POSITION A BELL STARTS TO RING SMOKE COMES OUT OF STEERING COLUMN. TT

NHTSA ID
960753
Incident
Jul 28, 1994

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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