1996 Chevrolet Corsica review from North America
"This car ran very well until it hit 100,000 miles"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All of the following problems occurred after 100,000 miles.
The transmission had to be replaced.
The head gasket blew.
The entire coolant system had to be replaced.
The paint job has begun to flake off and large rust spots are appearing.
The periodically, the service engine light soon has gone on and off and now will not shut off no matter what is done to the car.
Finally, the on board computer is dying.
General comments?
This car ran great for the first 100,000 miles and required only normal maintenance.
The bucket seats caused my back to be thrown out after long trips (I am not old, only in my twenties), however a special back cushion solved that problem.
Last year alone, I had over $3,000 worth of work done besides the cost of normal maintenance.
I will not sink any more money into this car and go without for a while until I can afford a new one.
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| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2004 |