This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet Corsica. The contact stated that the head gasket has been replaced twice to no avail. The vehicle would not start and was taken to serwe Chevrolet. They replaced the head gasket at the cost of $500. Less than two years later, the failure recurred. The head gasket was replaced again at the cost of $577. During routine maintenance, it was discovered that the head gasket was separating yet again. The dealer recommended having it replaced as soon as possible. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 140,000.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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- Kewafkum, WI, USA