4.7
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 22,867 miles
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Our 96 Corsica began to lose power off and on for several months. Sometimes it would stall. We had the car looked at and found an coolant leak. Coolant was leaking on the ground as well as into the head gasket. The mechanic said that this seems to be a common problem with this car and engine.
- Montrose, CO, USA
Check engine light illuminated while driving at any speed. Dealer replaced differential sensor, but problem still recurring.
- Fayetteville, NC, USA
The vehicle was purchased at a used car dealership with 46,000 miles on it. While traveling fluid had to be replaced every 800 miles. On 7/13/2003 the head gasket blew.
- Charleston, SC, USA
Vehicle started overheating and driver smelled coolant. This was due to a leaking head gasket. Head gasket was replaced twice.
- Warsaw, OH, USA
The head gasket was leaking antifreeze. Nlm
- Pleasant Hill, IA, USA
Engine head gaskets blewout, causing coolant to leak onto engine. A recall was issued on various models with same engine, however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
- Buffalo, NY, USA
I've owned this car for 3 1/2 years. In past year, encountered many expensive problems. Head gasket blew and water pump replaced at approx 56,000 miles. Control arm bushings need replacement at 60,000 miles? I drive this car to and from work each day, no long trips, avg mileage per day = 10 miles possibly. Cannot understand why 5 year old car is having major problems w/low mileage. Maintain it regularly.
- Cheektowaga, NY, USA
Intake gasket set/has to be replaced to stop leaks on many Corsica of that year.
- Smithville, NJ, USA
Head gasket leaking.
- Pleasant Hill, IA, USA
Engine noise at startup..last 3-5 minutes..sounds like piston or rod.
- Richmond, MO, USA
Vehicle would stall without any prior warning while driving. Would need to wait approximately 1 hour before it would restart. Vehicle towed to dealer & mechanic put a new crankshaft sensor. Problem reappeared again & this time 2 hours were needed to restart. Been at dealership 2 months & problem not resolved. It is an intermittent problem.
- S. Casco, ME, USA
While driving engine stalled without prior warning. Noticed a puddle under vehicle. Water was coming out of exhaust pipe & the muffler. Vehicle would fail to pick up speed. Also, fluid was leaking out of engine. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed head gaskets were gone. Consumer wants refund for purchase of parts.
- Leesburg, FL, USA
When I bought the car there was a small leak of pink fluid thinking it was transmission fluid I took it to a garage and he put a new trasmission gasket on but didnot stop the leak come to find out this was all coming from the head gasget which should be good for alot longer then 45,000 miles and I think Chevrolet should pay to replace it which will cost $450
- Altoona, FL, USA
Engine head gasket blew out at 52,000 mile of normal wear. Consumer believed this condition was due to a defective part. Dealer notified and informed consumer to call the mfr.
- Fall River, MA, USA
- Kewafkum, WI, USA