1989 Chevrolet Corsica Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%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 3 complaints about the steering of the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica, 5% of the 64 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Sometimes ignition switch would not turn; driving vehicle, it would start to smoke from steering column. Signal lights will not blink. If steering column is covered, smoke would stop. Will take to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #815328, filed 1997-08Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet Corsica
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
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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