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1990 Chevrolet Corsica
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.
The Chevrolet Corsica is a front-wheel drive compact car that was produced by Chevrolet from 1987 until 1996. The Corsica was built upon the L-body platform. It shared the L-body with the 2-door Beretta, and the rebadged revival of the Pontiac Tempest which was essentially the same car, but was only sold in Canada and Middle East.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 | 355 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 | 444 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | 444 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
OWNER'S MANUALS WERE PRINTED WITH REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INFORMATION OMITTED.
THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
86 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Chevrolet Corsica?
EPA figures for the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica?
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica, most often about: Electrical System, Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.