1987 Chevrolet Corsica

Trims and configurations

4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• 2.0L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
• 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed manual
• 2.8L · FWD · 3-speed automatic
• 2.8L · FWD · 5-speed manual

Recalls

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

• 06E043000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS…

  Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

  Reported May 19, 2006. View on NHTSA

• 91V135000: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

  SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND COULD BECOME BENT. THIS WILL LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE FULL PRIMARY LATCH ENGAGEMENT IS NOT ATTAINED.

  Remedy: REPLACE THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY, THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY, AND THE SUPPORT BRACKET.

  Reported August 19, 1991. View on NHTSA

• 89V225000: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

  A DOOR HINGE (UPPER OR LOWER) MAY BREAK WHILE OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REPOSITION AND CLOSE PROPERLY.

  Remedy: REPLACE DOOR HINGES ON BOTH DOORS.

  Reported December 18, 1989. View on NHTSA

• 88V039000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

  SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ADJUSTED RESULTING IN LATCH BECOMING BENT.

  Remedy: INSPECT AND REPLACE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES AS REQUIRED.

  Reported March 23, 1988. View on NHTSA

• 87V062000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

  LOSS OF SKID PLATE COULD LEAD TO DISENGAGEMENT OF BOTH SECONDARY AND PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES.

  Remedy: INSTALL A SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE AND/OR SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE RETAINING SCREWS.

  Reported May 7, 1987. View on NHTSA

• 86V165000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

  SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE DUE TO CONTACT WITH SUPPORT BRACKET AND/OR THE PRIMARY LATCH RETURN SPRING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, HOOD COULD OPEN AND CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD, AFFECTING THE DRIVERS VISION AREA; THIS COULD RESULT IN A…

  Remedy: INSTALL SECONDARY LATCH SKID PLATE ON CORSICA AND BERETTA MODELS. ALSO, INSTALL A REVISED SECONDARY LATCH ASSEMBLY ON BERETTA MODELS.

  Reported December 15, 1986. View on NHTSA

• 86V164000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

  PART OF PUSHBUTTON ATTACHMENT OF HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY FRACTURE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PUSH BUTTON WOULD NOT LATCH IN ON POSITION RESULTING IN INABILITY TO TURN ON HEADLIGHTS, REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

  Remedy: INSTALL NEW HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

  Reported December 15, 1986. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 22, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 22, 2026 · US Government public data

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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  1988 Chevrolet Corsica

  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder ((121) (FFS)), 2.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)) · FWD
  25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)

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