Chevrolet Corsica

19871996 · 35 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
22
Best
25

The Chevrolet Corsica has been tested by the EPA across 35 different configurations spanning model years 1987 through 1996. Over this period, the Corsica has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 25 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1996
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1996
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1995
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1995
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1994
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
1994
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182620MPG
1994
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1993
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
1993
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG
1993
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1992
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1992
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG
1992
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1992
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1991
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
1991
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
1991
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1991
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1990
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1990
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
1990
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1990
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400213125MPG
1989
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1989
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000162620MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223225MPG
1988
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1988
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1988
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG
1987
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1987
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG

Historical Efficiency

1996
24
1995
21
1994
24
1993
25
1992
25
1991
24
1990
25
1989
25
1988
25
1987
25

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Corsica) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Chevrolet Corsica. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Chevrolet Chevrolet Beretta/Corsica grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
64
Total Deaths
54

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
7.8%
Fire Occurrence
1.6%
Speeding Involved
9.4%
DUI Involved
9.4%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

74%
Front
21%
Side
5%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2022
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2021
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2020
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2019
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2018
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2017
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.89
2016
Fatal Crashes13
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2015
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.86
2014
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.88

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1996
1
1994
1
1992
1
1991
1
1990
1
1989
4
1988
1
1987
7
Critical
Moderate
Advisory