Chevrolet Corsica

About

The Chevrolet Corsica is a front-wheel drive compact car that was produced by Chevrolet from 1987 until 1996. The Corsica was built upon the L-body platform. It shared the L-body with the 2-door Beretta, and the rebadged revival of the Pontiac Tempest which was essentially the same car, but was only sold in Canada and Middle East. The Corsica came in two styles and four trims.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Engine: 2.0 L LL8 I4
Transmission: 3-speed 3T40 automatic
Drivetrain: Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform: L-body
Body: 4-door sedan
Class: Compact car (C)
Also sold as: Pontiac Tempest (Canada, 1987–1991)
Wheelbase: 103 in
Length: 183 in (1987–1993)
Width: 68 in (1987–1993)
Height: 53 in (1987–1993)
Assembly: 🇺🇸 United States: Wilmington, Delaware
Designer: Irv Rybicki (1983)
Related: Pontiac Tempest
Predecessor: Chevrolet Citation
Successor: Chevrolet Malibu

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

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By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto 3-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	24 (21/29)	370	$2,800/yr
Auto 3-spd, 6 cyl, 2.8 L	Front-Wheel Drive	20 (18/25)	444	$3,400/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	25 (21/31)	355	$2,700/yr
Man 5-spd, 6 cyl, 2.8 L	Front-Wheel Drive	20 (16/26)	444	$3,400/yr

Economy & emissionsMidsize Cars

$1,500

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

11.9

Barrels/yr

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 6 · Complaints: 82 · Investigations: 10

Fuel system, gasoline
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, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Seats
THE FRONT SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN AN IMPROPER, MISSING AND/OR MISLOCATED WELD THAT COULD FRACTURE.
Seat belts
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATES MAY NOT ENGAGE THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES.
Wheels
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.

Top recall areas: Fuel system, gasoline · Seats · Seat belts · Wheels

Investigations: Rear Toe Link May Separate · Automated Driving System (ADS) conflict avoidance, driving behavior competence and assertiveness · Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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News

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Owner community

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Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

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Maintenance & ownership

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The universe

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