Question 1

Premature clutch wear (Corsa E)

Accepted Answer

The clutch on the Corsa E is known to wear relatively early, especially in town use, with a high biting point, slipping under acceleration in higher gears and a burning smell on hills.

Question 2

Split PCV diaphragm in the cam cover (1.4)

Accepted Answer

The crankcase breather (PCV) diaphragm built into the cam cover tears with age, causing a whistle at idle, rough running, lean codes (P0171) and sometimes oil being drawn into the inlet. The diaphragm is part of the cam cover, so the whole cover is usually replaced.

Question 3

Coolant leaks from the thermostat housing (1.4)

Accepted Answer

The plastic thermostat housing on the 1.4 commonly cracks or leaks at its seals, giving a slowly dropping coolant level, a sweet smell after driving and, if ignored, overheating.

Vauxhall CorsaCorsa E

Known issues and common problems

Vauxhall CorsaCorsa E

Known issues and common problems

Premature clutch wear (Corsa E)at 80000 km · 1 solutionsLow

Split PCV diaphragm in the cam cover (1.4)at 110000 km · 1 solutionsMedium

Coolant leaks from the thermostat housing (1.4)at 100000 km · 1 solutionsMedium