How many recalls does the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica have?

The 1989 Chevrolet Corsica has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Chevrolet Corsica has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica?

Of 90 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seat belts.

1989 Chevrolet Corsica Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1989 Chevrolet Corsica has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 786,175 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

WHEELS 91V213000 1991-12-06 19,603 affected

Defect

THE STYLED STEEL WHEELS CAN HAVE CRACKS DEVELOPING AT THE OUTER EDGES OF THE WHEEL WHERE THE SPOKES MEET THE RIM. THE CRACKS PROPAGATE FROM EACH SIDE OF A SPOKE TOWARD EACH OTHER, AND EVENTUALLY MEET. THE MEETING OF THE CRACKS RESULTS IN COMPLETE SEAPARATION OF A SPOKE FROM THE WHEEL.

Consequence

THE CRACKING CONDITION CAN OCCUR ON EVERY SPOKE ON THEWHEEL, CAUSING COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE, AND RESULTINGIN LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL.

Remedy

REPLACE THE INVOLVED WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.

SEAT BELTS 91V206000 1991-11-26 722,884 affected

Defect

THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.

Consequence

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.

SEATS 89V087000 1989-05-22 642 affected

Defect

THE FRONT SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN AN IMPROPER, MISSING AND/OR MISLOCATED WELD THAT COULD FRACTURE.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED SEAT MOVEMENT AND RESULT INPERSONAL INJURY AND/OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR.

Remedy

REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLIES.

SEAT BELTS 89V034000 1989-03-10 29,951 affected

Defect

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.

Consequence

IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, UNBELTED OR IMPROPERLY BELTEDOCCUPANTS ARE MORE AT RISK TO INJURY THAN IF BELTS ARE PROPERLY BUCKLED.

Remedy

REPLACE IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 88V189000 1988-12-06 13,095 affected

Defect

A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

Consequence

IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

REPLACE FUEL TANK.

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SEAT BELTS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Total complaints90

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1989 chevrolet corsica equipped with cooper lifeliner touring sle tires, line size 205/70/r14. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when one of the front tires blew. The contact installed the spare tire abd proceeded driving 65 mph. Moments later, the second front…”

TIRES · reported 2010-10-11

“The headlights have failed to work 4 times on the vehicle. Due to this failure at night the driver had to hold the brightest on while driving until they also failed which could have resulted in an accident while trying to find somewhere safe to pull over. The dimmer switch has been replaced 4…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · reported 2004-07-18

“While driving between 45 -50 mph, the right rear wheel bent out. This occurred because of the failure described in the wheel recall 91v2130000, but this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak”

WHEELS · reported 2004-06-04

“Shoulder belt separated from the lap belt where a rivet had broken loose. *nm”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2004-03-17

“Gray paint peeling from front fenders. *nm”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2004-03-17

“The driver put the car in drive and pressed the gas pedal when the pedal went to the floor, the engine roared, the brake were useless and the driver was unable to shift the lever back into park, the car raced 40 feet over a curb into a retaining wall, the vehicle sustained extensive damage, the…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2001-09-06

“The driver put the car in drive and pressed the gas pedal when the pedal went to the floor, the engine roared, the brake were useless and the driver was unable to shift the lever back into park, the car raced 40 feet over a curb into a retaining wall, the vehicle sustained extensive damage, the…”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE · reported 2001-09-06

“Seat belt restraint did not lock in a crash, I hit the steering wheel with my chest and right arm, it cracked my sternum and badly brused my right forearm.*ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 2001-04-24