1989 Chevrolet Corsica Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 22%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the electrical system of the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica, 22% of the 64 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving about 5 MPH the engine check light came and stayed on, and vehicle cut off. The consumer had to use the brake pedal and the gas pedal at the same time in order for the vehicle to stop cutting off until the cosumer got to the dealer, the dealer replaced two parts after determining the problem was within the electrical computer department.”
NHTSA complaint #831102, filed 1998-11“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 flames.”
NHTSA complaint #855048, filed 2000-01“When driving and turning off the vehicle the engine will still run, and the consumer can't get the engine to stop running. The vehicle has been in the shop three times.”
NHTSA complaint #832122, filed 1998-12“Ignition module; vehicle will shut off at any speed. Dealership has changed several components with no change in condition. Please describe details. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #966431, filed 1995-06Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 9 | 8% |
| 1995 | 11 | 11% |
| 1994 | 17 | 14% |
| 1993 | 17 | 17% |
| 1992 | 18 | 14% |
| 1991 | 23 | 21% |
| 1990 | 17 | 31% |
| 1989 | 14 | 22% |
| 1988 | 12 | 26% |
Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica
18 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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