Question 1

Electric power steering failure (Corsa D)

Accepted Answer

The electric power steering on the Corsa D can fail, making the steering suddenly heavy with a warning on the dash. The fault is usually in the column-mounted motor, torque sensor or control unit; Vauxhall recalled some Corsa models for this.

Question 2

Coolant leaks from the thermostat housing (1.2)

Accepted Answer

The plastic thermostat housing on the 1.2 commonly cracks or leaks at its seals, giving a slowly dropping coolant level, a sweet smell after driving and, if ignored, overheating.

Question 3

Timing chain stretch (1.2)

Accepted Answer

The 1.2 timing chain can stretch, especially with long oil change intervals or the wrong oil, giving a rattle on cold start, rough running and cam/crank correlation codes. If ignored the chain can jump teeth and damage the valves.

Vauxhall CorsaCorsa D

Known issues and common problems

Vauxhall CorsaCorsa D

Known issues and common problems

Electric power steering failure (Corsa D)1 solutionsHigh

Coolant leaks from the thermostat housing (1.2)at 100000 km · 1 solutionsMedium

Timing chain stretch (1.2)at 130000 km · 1 solutionsHigh