Model year guide

1990 Chevrolet Corsica

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1990 Chevrolet Corsica is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1990 Chevrolet Corsica at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined20–25 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1990 Chevrolet Corsica recalls 2

Seat Belts NHTSA Campaign #91V206000 · 26/11/1991

THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTORS MAY HAVE REDUCED SENSITIVITY OF THE LOCK-UP FEATURE AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION OR CRASH.

Seat Belts:rear/other NHTSA Campaign #90V065000 · 05/04/1990

OWNER'S MANUALS WERE PRINTED WITH REAR CENTER SEAT BELT INFORMATION OMITTED.

Fix: INSERT MISSING INFORMATION INTO OWNERS MANUAL.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1990 Chevrolet Corsica MPG & running costs

Combined20–25 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,050
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume95 cu ft
Cargo volume22 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1990 Chevrolet Corsica costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,250
Fuel only$15,250
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1990 Chevrolet Corsica vehicles on record

Other Chevrolet Corsica model years

1990 Chevrolet Corsica — frequently asked questions

Does the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1990 Chevrolet Corsica get?

The 1990 Chevrolet Corsica has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.