1994 Chevrolet Corsica from North America - Comments

First a/c quit working.

Second defrost quit working.

Third leak started and water comes into cab of car from window area.

Fourth seal blew and burns a quart a week.

Fifth something is wrong with fuel or electrical system and car bucks and losses power.

Sixth steering column went out and couldnt turn key to start car.

Seventh just found out the head is probably cracked or seal is going.

I would just stay away from buying one of these cars all togther as they just cost a small fortune to keep running.

I am sorry that you have had all the problems with your Corsica. I brought a 89 Corsica, new in 89, and put close to 180,000 miles on the car. The car served me very well.

I moved 3 times using the car to haul stuff, along with using the car to tow my utility trailer with around 1000 lbs on it. I towed quite a bit with this setup. I traveled in this car quite a bit.

The only downside is that after well over 125,000 miles, I did have to replace the water pump, and CV joint. When I did trade it in 2 years ago, there was the starting of rough running and cutting off at stoplights etcetera.

This was due to a MAP switch that had worn out. Other than that that was mentioned, the car served me well.

Ken Sharpe.

To the original reviewer: Most of the points in your list is related to the same problem, blown head gasket and consequent coolant leakage and expansion tank overflow since the engine is pressurizing the cooling system with exhaust fumes. You've got all the signs. It's strange that you did not put it into a garage right away, they would have told you this right away (CO2 in the cooling water). To fix it would not have cost a fortune either. If you are not willing to fix cars yourself, or don't have the skills and you don't want expensive repair bills: Keep away from used cars. If you cannot afford a new car, borrow a car from your family or take the bus if you live in a city. But don't complain about a blown head gasket in an old car, this happens to any model.

"To the original reviewer: Most of the points in your list is related to the same problem, blown head gasket and consequent coolant leakage and expansion tank overflow since the engine is pressurizing the cooling system with exhaust fumes. You've got all the signs. It's strange that you did not put it into a garage right away, they would have told you this right away (CO2 in the cooling water)."

True.

"To fix it would not have cost a fortune either."

If you want to fix it reliably, it is a bit pricy. If you get it done cheaply, don't expect good, long-lasting results.

"If you are not willing to fix cars yourself, or don't have the skills and you don't want expensive repair bills: Keep away from used cars."

With new cars, you are paying the repair bills before the car breaks. And depending on the warranty, you may pay more if anything actually DOES break.

"If you cannot afford a new car, borrow a car from your family or take the bus if you live in a city."

And if you don't come from a rich family and you live in a rural area, then what do you do?

"But don't complain about a blown head gasket in an old car, this happens to any model."

While technically true, I have only had it happen in two vehicles... of of them being a 1994 Corsica.