Brake complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
(1) for over a year now my anti-lock brakes on 1998 Chevrolet Corsica have failed to stop the vehicle in rainy wet conditions. I cannot drive the vehicle when rainy or wet. The brakes catch and release repeatedly eventually causing the car to slide (this even happens when driving 10 MPH). After the first 15 stops it will eventually begin to stop without doing this. But in the case of the accident I had been driving for 30 minutes and the car failed to stop. (2) I was driving 20 MPH with 3-4 car lengths between myself and car in front of me. The brakes did not stop in time. I hit the vehicle in front of me. (3) I have taken the vehicle to the Chevrolet dealer on 3 occassions for this problem. They keep telling me that there is nothing wrong with the brakes. They say that they are supposed to do that. If that were the case, we would all be dead. …
Braking problems: brakes were wearing prematurely and ruining rotors vehicle had abnormal vibrations while applying the brake...found that the calipers/bushings were too long shaved off 1/4 inch and it cured the problem ...they were dragging constantly as a result...have had no problems since this was done. Lighting: have experienced problems while night driving...when putting on the high beams I have lost all lighting inside and out...once u switch back problem is cured this has happened several times and it is shocking when u can't see...does not happen every time... …
While driving on the freeway, traffic stopped but our car did not. The brakes were applied correctly and we had space to stop but we did not and rearended the vehicle in front of us. The 2nd time this happened on a city street when the brakes were applied suddenly. The car just did not stop. Mechanics can find nothing wrong with the brakes. GM recalled suvs with this problem. Is there a recall pending for our vehicle? Or how do we get this fixed?
Paint has been coming off all over the car, causing rust spots. Brakes sometimes do not catch and you have to push the pedal all the way to the floor. Also the brake and brake pads have to be changed once a month because they wear out too quickly. The power locks stick in the cold weather and will not lock or unlock until it warms up. When I was in a crash the drivers airbag did not deploy causing me to hit my face on the steering wheel.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Corsica years have brake problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1995 (33) and 1996 (21) model years. Brake complaints make up 32% of all complaints for the 1995.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Corsica brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for any Chevrolet Corsica model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Corsica brake problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 68,000 miles; 0% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (39 mentions), followed by the foundation components (4).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.