1993 Chevrolet Corsica Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 17%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Chevrolet Corsica, 17% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles. 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car starting stalling and smoking. Then accelerator went to the floor of the car. Black smoke starting coming out, then flames. Car destroyed. Firemen and police said it was electrical.”
NHTSA complaint #10086760, filed 2004-08, 140,000 miles“While driving smoke came from under the steering column switch, there was no fire present just smoke. Also the wires melted, the dealer was contacted, and stated that a service bulletin was out on this incident. But the dealer could not duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #823660, filed 1998-06“When vehicle sits for about 2 hours when the temperature is between 45-50, the battery will die out due to an electrical malfunction. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #826420, filed 1998-08“While driving smelled smoke. Pulled up hood and vehicle was burning. Consumer states that the electrical fire/smoke came out at the steering column in the hazardous warning light area.”
NHTSA complaint #826757, filed 1998-08“Electrical system malfunction causes the fuse controlling the blower for the HVAC to fail if: blower is set on high when vehicle is started or other demands are placed on vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #531950, filed 1998-03Electrical 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 1993 Chevrolet Corsica
19 complaintsBrakes
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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