1993 Chevrolet Corsica Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 17%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Chevrolet Corsica, 17% of the 100 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Within 16 months have had to replace left rear brake drum 3 times because the drum gets warped out of round. The mechanic has indicated that on that particular GM style car, this has been a common problem, indicating that the parts may not have been manufactured with sufficient strength to withstand the braking. The last of the 3 times was only 3 weeks after the previous replacment.”
NHTSA complaint #735847, filed 2000-11“Four bolts attaching rear axle assembly were loose causing brake line to fail at brake cylinder assembly. This resulted in loss of brake fluid and diminished braking. Vehicle was stopped prior to total depletion of brake fluid.”
NHTSA complaint #739495, filed 2001-01“When applying brakes in an emergency on wet pavement ABS system failed to activate, causing a collision to occur. The ABS test whenever the vehicle is started shows that the ABS is working but when driving, the ABS fails.”
NHTSA complaint #871935, filed 2000-10“Abs system failure, brake system needs to be replaced. Tt brakes feels like emergency brakes are coming on, clutch jerks ahead when vehicle comes to a stop, vehicle lunges ahead, consumer was advised that rear brake drums and shoes need to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #974388, filed 1995-11“The ABS braking system light comes on, indicating ABS brake failure which causes extended stopping distance which could result in a crash. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #843708, filed 1999-07Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 21 | 19% |
| 1995 | 33 | 32% |
| 1994 | 31 | 25% |
| 1993 | 17 | 17% |
| 1992 | 54 | 43% |
| 1991 | 7 | 6% |
| 1990 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 4 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Corsica
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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