Model year guide

1996 Chevrolet Corsica

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Chevrolet Corsica is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1996 Chevrolet Corsica at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined21–24 mpg

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

1996 Chevrolet Corsica recalls 1

Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices NHTSA Campaign #07E021000 · 12/03/2007

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Fix: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

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.

1996 Chevrolet Corsica MPG & running costs

Combined21–24 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,000
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Automatic 4-spd
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 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 1996 Chevrolet Corsica costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,000
Fuel only$15,000
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.

1996 Chevrolet Corsica vehicles on record

1996 Chevrolet Corsica1G1LD5546TY254790

Other Chevrolet Corsica model years

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1996 Chevrolet Corsica — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Chevrolet Corsica have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1996 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 1996 Chevrolet Corsica get?

The 1996 Chevrolet Corsica has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

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