1996 Chevrolet Corsica Corsica
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- Photo: 1996 Chevrolet Corsica Base in Dark Green Gray, Front Left, 08-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Chevrolet Corsica (9195099114) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Corsica LT in Taiwan by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Chevrolet Corsica Base in Dark Green Gray, Rear Left, 08-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Chevrolet Corsica Corsica is a 120-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,885 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 120 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 130 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Corsica measures 183.5 inches long on a 103.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,745 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,885 ($30,833 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.2L inline-4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 120 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14.0 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.5 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,745 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 Chevrolet Corsica Corsica with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Chevrolet CORSICA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 12, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
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.
Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 07E021000
119 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Chevrolet CORSICA
Owner Complaints
119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Chevrolet CORSICA (8 mention a crash, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 22 |
| Hydraulic | 20 |
| Structure | 13 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.