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1995 Chevrolet Corsica

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Corsica.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Chevrolet Corsica is a passenger car equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 18 city, 27 highway, and 21 combined miles per gallon, requiring 4 quarts of 5W-30 API-grade oil for maintenance. Positioned mid-way through the Corsica's eight-year production run from 1990 to 1997, the 1995 model year recorded 121 total owner complaints, with service brakes and hydraulic systems emerging as the most frequently cited problem area, though notably zero recalls were issued for this model year. Compared against the model's broader complaint history—peaking at 171 incidents in 1992 and reaching its lowest point of just 1 complaint by 1997—the 1995 Corsica fell between these extremes, suggesting a period of relative stabilization in build quality as Chevrolet refined the platform toward the end of its lifecycle.

Model year1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1989 1988 1987

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/27/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 75 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731175. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 75 · 525 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP195/70R14OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731175
Engine air filter	25099735
Fuel filter	25121293 discontinued
Spark plug	19301807 alt 19302728
Front wiper blades	22155381
Serpentine belt	88986808 alt 88986809
Thermostat	24577299 alt 24507563

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	183.5 in
Overall width	68.1 in
Overall height	53.9 in
Wheelbase	103.5 in
Curb weight	2665 lb
Track (front / rear)	55.9 / 55.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	64/36

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 27 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	93 cu ft
Cargo volume	13 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Corsica of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.90 sec — 1989 LT 5-door Hatchback

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1989	LT 5-door Hatchback 2.8L V6	8.90 sec	16.60 sec	130 hp	5M

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE GM PART NO. 1052884 OR EQUIVALENT

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	6-8.8 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)	74 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	18.5 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	30 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	12-16 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	21 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	9.8 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.00-2.45 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	8.00-9.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	75
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	525 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	75

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195 °F
Engine Compression	100
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression	215 Nominal psi
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle	38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.796 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.796 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.751 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.736 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	long bolts 46 ft. lbs.; short bolts 43 ft. lbs.	46 ft. lbs
2	90

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees; Coat threads with sealant.	90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate) · Shift Linkage (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1995 Corsica sits in a downward complaint trend after the generation's 1992 peak of 171 reports, dropping to 121 from 1994's 156 while recording zero recalls and zero investigations for the second consecutive year. Technical Service Bulletins tell a different story, climbing steadily across the generation to a high of 65 in 1995 — up sharply from 45 in 1994 and 21 in 1993 — indicating heightened manufacturer service activity despite fewer owner complaints. The leading complaint categories for 1995 are service brakes hydraulic (28), engine and engine cooling (13), electrical system (9), and air bags (9), with 13 crash-related and three fire-related complaints logged; the data does not specify root causes for any category. Compared to the early-generation surge in investigations (nine in 1991) and recalls (two in 1990), the 1995 model year reflects a mature platform with no open federal actions but substantial dealer-level service documentation. The rising TSB count suggests known service patterns are well documented, which can aid maintenance but also signals persistent component concerns. For a buyer prioritizing a clean federal record and documented service knowledge over complaint volume, 1995 is a reasonable choice within this generation.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

121

Owner complaints

13 involved a crash · 3 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 121 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic28

Engine & Engine Cooling13

Electrical System9

Air Bags9

Seat Belts6

Structure5

Vehicle Speed Control5

Power Train5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 65 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
17-NA-073	2023-02-21	Equipment	This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action…
PIP4723F	2022-01-14	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIP4723D	2020-01-31	Electrical System	This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIC4696E	2019-11-22	Equipment	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how…
17NA073	2019-09-18	Equipment	This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 75 battery Vehicles taking 4 qt Engine oil filter 12731175 Engine air filter 25099735 Fuel filter 25121293 Spark plug 19301807

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Corsica take?

4 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Corsica have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Corsica get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined mpg.