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BrakesPart report

1994 Chevrolet Corsica Brakes Problems

Complaints
31about this part
Share
25%of 123 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 31 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Chevrolet Corsica, 25% of the 123 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Intermittently when brakes are applied under normal conditions pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle. However, problem still exists. The owner believes the old master cylinder is a possible cause for brake pedal to go to the floor.”

NHTSA complaint #869678, filed 2000-09

“Whenever brakes are applied the brake pedal would go to the floor. This happens intermittently. Has been to 2 different dealers for brake problem. One could not identify the brake problem. The other identified the problem, but could not fix it. Took to another dealer & had it repaired, but brake problem has reappeared.”

NHTSA complaint #832664, filed 1998-12

“When push on brake pedal goes to floor and then comes back up have had to five mechanics and no one can figure out problem!please help!! Also had electrical problem under hood which caught the chime box on fire and burned may wires. Has been fixed since.”

NHTSA complaint #737152, filed 2000-12

“When applying the brakes during normal stopping on dry pavement, there is a noise like the system is resetting and pedal travels to the floorboard. The problem has been reported to the manufacturer. Consumer still experiencing brake problem but is scheduled for repairs.”

NHTSA complaint #842901, filed 1999-07

“While driving at or about 25mph brakes were jammed, causing the steering column to become stiff. The pedal went to the floor. Vehicle lost control, resulting in a crash. Manufacturer contacted . The brake pads have been replaced three times prior to accident.”

NHTSA complaint #813699, filed 1997-07

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
19962119%
19953332%
19943125%
19931717%
19925443%
199176%
199035%
198923%
198849%

Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Corsica

Electrical system
17 complaints
Exterior lighting
13 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Seat belts
11 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 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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