1986 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

5 recalls, 16 complaints - 2 TSBs

07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
121,680 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
91V143000 Sep 4, 1991
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATIONS AND OCCUPANT USAGE CONDITIONS, THE SAFETY BELTS CAN LOCKUP OR JAM IN THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR.
Consequence
IF LOCKUP OCCURS, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL BELT OUT OFTHE RETRACTOR. THE OCCUPANT OF A SEAT WITH AN UNUSABLE SAFETY BELT ISSUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE SAFETY BELTS IF THE LOCKUP OCCURS.
231,833 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
86V120000 Aug 26, 1986
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
SEVERE AND UNUSUAL BRAKING CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CENTER VALVE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF SUFFICIENT DAMAGE OCCURS, LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES MAY ... Read more
Remedy
NEW MASTER CYLINDER CENTER VALVE AND RELATED PARTS WILL BE INSTALLED.
18,223 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
86V056000 Apr 28, 1986
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
93,317 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

16 total complaints 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER5
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE3
SEAT BELTS2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
SERVICE BRAKES1
SEAT BELTS Jul 21, 2017
Incident date: Jun 15, 2017
SEAT BELTS DON'T TIGHTEN UPON FAST BODY MOVEMENT OR FAST BRAKING. THEY DON'T WORK PROPERLY.I HAD THE BELTS REPLACE AT A CHEVROLET DEALER, BUT THEY STILL DON'T WORK PROPERLY.
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 14, 2016
Incident date: Apr 6, 2016
BRAKES LOCK UP IN REAR FRONT KEEPS SPINING WAS TOLD MY ABS MODULE WAS BAD UNABLE TO EVEN FIND REPLACEMENT.
SEAT BELTS Jun 30, 2014
Incident date: Mar 11, 2014
REFERENCE NUMBERS: ?CHEVROLET RECALLS 91C25 AND 91C26 ISSUED NOVEMBER 1991 ?NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #: 91V143000 ?CHEVROLET CLAIM# [XXX] (FROM RECENT CONVERSATIONS) ?VIN# [XXX]. OUR 1986 CORVETTE'S SEATBELTS INTERMITTENTLY LOCKUP AND DO NOT MOVE; THEN WHEN THEY DO EVENTUALLY RELEASE WE ARE CONCER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Mar 21, 2011
Incident date: Mar 21, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING ABNORMALLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 86V120000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULI... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Apr 24, 2007
Incident date: Apr 20, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKED AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. RECALL #91V143000 WAS RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAD NO INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECALL, AND THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Jun 27, 2006
Incident date: Jun 13, 2006
MY BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER STARTED TO LEAK. THE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID MADE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP. *NM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Jul 6, 2005
Incident date: Jun 30, 2005
DT: IN 1991 THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN RECALL 91V143000 CONCERNING SAFETY BELTS. THE RECALL STATED THAT WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WITH THE VEHICLE IT WILL BE FIXED. TODAY THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE AMERICAN CHEVROLET, THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, AND WAS... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Nov 12, 1999
Incident date: Jul 26, 1998
THE CENTER VALVE ON THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKS BRAKE FLUID.THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE CENTER VALVE HAD TO BE REPLACED.THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.I CONTACTED THE CHEVROLET CO. BUT THEY SAID THERE ISNT A RECALL .BUT YOU SAY THERE IS. WHO IS TELLING THE TRUTH???PLEASE HELP.TIM THE CAMPAIGN # IS... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Sep 25, 1999
DEALERS REFUSE TO COMPLY WITH SEAT BELT RECALL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS May 7, 1999
Incident date: May 12, 1998
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE BRAKES LOCK AND UP THE VEHICLE SKIDS AND WHEN THE BBRAKES WOULDN'T RELEASE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Apr 28, 1999
Incident date: Nov 21, 1998
DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER SEAT BELT AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER SEAT BELT GET STUCK. SHOULDER BELTS CAN'T COME OUT AND GO OVER THE CONSUMERS IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THEM WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Feb 17, 1999
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1997
THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL SHORT SOMEWHERE IN THE VEHICLE THAT THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT MAY BE RELATED TO THE MOVEMENT OF THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNALS AND/OR THE BRAKES, THE FUSE OR FUSES BLOW, LEAVING THE CAR WITHOUT BR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 2, 1997
Incident date: Sep 9, 1997
AT HIGH SPEED, APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, HAD TO MAKE A PANIC STOP, BUT BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER CLAIMS PROBLEM RELATES TO MASTER CYLINDER. INQUIRES WHETHER HIS VEHICLE IS COVERED UNDER RECALL 86V-120, MASTER CYLINDER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Oct 2, 1997
Incident date: Sep 9, 1997
AT HIGH SPEED, APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, HAD TO MAKE A PANIC STOP, BUT BRAKES FAILED. CONSUMER CLAIMS PROBLEM RELATES TO MASTER CYLINDER. INQUIRES WHETHER HIS VEHICLE IS COVERED UNDER RECALL 86V-120, MASTER CYLINDER. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Dec 9, 1996
SEAT BELTS JAMMED AND FAILED TO RETRACT PRIOR TO RECALL; RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DEALER CLAIMING BELT FAILURE NOT RELATED TO RECALL. (91V-143). *AK

EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 22.0 18.0 Regular $3,450
5.7L 8-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 22.0 18.0 Regular $3,450

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
01697 Jan 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NO SERIAL DATA COMMUNICATIONS USING THE TECH 1 WITH A 1986 OR NEWER CAMARO, FIREBIRD OR CORVETTE WITH A 5.0 OR 5.7 LITRE ENGINE. SIT BULLETIN 1450640. *TT
9313110 Mar 1, 1993
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
REAR LIFT WINDOW HARD TO OPEN/HINGE LOOSE TO GLASS. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET CORVETTE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA13007 Opened: Aug 23, 2013 , Closed: Jun 24, 2014
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2005
Simultaneous Loss of Low-Beam Headlights
On May 14, 2014, General Motors (GM) submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating NHTSA Safety Recall 14V-251 to remedy the subject vehicles.GM will remedy a defect condition in the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) by modifying the vehicle's electrical harnessing.GM also announ... Read more
PE13013 Opened: May 6, 2013 , Closed: Aug 26, 2013
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2005
Loss of Low Beam Headlights
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 30 reports from consumers alleging that, after driving for a short time (5 to 30 minutes), both low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously and without warning. The low beam headlights remained inoperative for the re... Read more
PE10015 Opened: May 12, 2010 , Closed: Sep 10, 2010
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2004
Fuel Tank Leak
In its June 30, 2010 response to ODI's Information Request letter, General Motors (GM) identified the leak source as cracks in either the fuel tank cross-over tube quick connector (connector) and/or the hot-plate weld joint of the connector to the tank.The root causes are attributed to errors in con... Read more
EA09002 Opened: Jan 14, 2009 , Closed: May 11, 2010
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2005
Electronic Stability Control
On April 26, 2010, at NHTSA's request following this investigation, General Motors submitted a Defect Information Report to NHTSA to correct a defect associated with the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system in approximately 40,000 Model Year (MY) 2005 and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles (NHTSA Re... Read more
PE08056 Opened: Sep 17, 2008 , Closed: Jan 14, 2009
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2005
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MALFUNCTION
ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2008, ODI OPENED PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE08-056 TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF INAPPROPRIATE ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE VEHICLES.SOME REPORTS RECEIVED BY ODI AND SOME REPORTS TO GENERAL MOTORS (GM) ... Read more
EA02031 Opened: Nov 15, 2002 , Closed: Mar 11, 2004
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1997
STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP
IN 2001, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) ISSUED CUSTOMER SERVICE CAMPAIGNS 1044 AND 1044A TO ADDRESS A CONDITION WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD FAIL TO UNLOCK DURING THE INITIAL KEY-IN AND START-UP IN CERTAIN MY 1998-2000 CORVETTE VEHICLES.HOWEVER, ODI CONTINUED TO RECEIVE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING STEERING COLUMN... Read more
PE02054 Opened: Jul 1, 2002 , Closed: Nov 15, 2002
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP
SEE RESUME IN REPOSITORY.
EA00009 Opened: Mar 16, 2000 , Closed: Apr 18, 2000
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1997
FRONT LAP BELT MALFUNCTION
ODI OPENED THIS EA00-009 ON MARCH 16, 2000, TO CONTINUE ANALYSES BEGUN UNDER PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE99-076.THE ALLEGED DEFECT: LAP BELT WEBBING IN BOTH SEATING POSITIONS TENDS TO FOLD OVER WHILE ENTERING THE RETRACTOR OPENING.THESE FOLDS FREQUENTLY IMPEDE PROPER WEBBING RETRACTION.IF THE RETRACTOR... Read more
PE99076 Opened: Dec 10, 1999 , Closed: Mar 16, 2000
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
FRONT LAP BELT MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
PE99066 Opened: Nov 8, 1999 , Closed: Jul 21, 2000
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998
STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE
There is no summary currently available
DP96006 Opened: May 14, 1996 , Closed: Oct 18, 1996
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1984
BRAKE PULL
THE PETITIONS STATED THAT:WE REPRESENT THE OWNER OF A 1990 CHEVROLET CORVETTE WHICH, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, SUDDENTLY, VIOLENTLY, AND UNEXPECTEDLY PULLS TO THE LEFT.THIS IS A INTERMITTENT DEFECT WHICH DOES NOT OCCUR WITH AN REGULARITY.
SQ94015 Opened: Mar 11, 1994 , Closed: Mar 21, 1994
SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1994
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS ROUTING
THIS CONDITION POSES NO SAFETY-RELATED CONSEQUENCE IF THE IDENTIFIED WIRING HARNESS WERE TO CONTACT THE EXHAUST SHIELD.ONLY ONE MONTH OF PRODUCTION WAS INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.THE SUBJECT WIRING HARNESS CONTAINS THE GROUND WIRES FOR THE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR, O2 SENSOR, KNOCK SENSOR, AND T... Read more
DP92011 Opened: May 22, 1992 , Closed: Oct 29, 1992
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1990
AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY
AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY
PE92025 Opened: Mar 4, 1992 , Closed: Jun 3, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
INCONSIS.BRK LGT OPERATION
There is no summary currently available
EA90033 Opened: Jun 11, 1990 , Closed: Sep 9, 1991
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985
SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE90041 Opened: Feb 8, 1990 , Closed: Jun 11, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE90040 Opened: Feb 6, 1990 , Closed: Jun 11, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90038 Opened: Feb 2, 1990 , Closed: May 7, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
UNDER DASH FIRE
There is no summary currently available
PE90032 Opened: Jan 12, 1990 , Closed: Mar 22, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
TIE ROD SOCKET FAILURE
There is no summary currently available

CHEVROLET CORVETTE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET CORVETTE across all model years (1965, 2025).

149 Total Recalls
6,333 Total Complaints
19 Investigations
245 Reported Crashes
56 Reported Fires
5 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET CORVETTE - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2025 3 12 View
2024 2 31 View
2023 1 32 View
2022 1 23 View
2021 2 14 View
2020 4 43 View
2019 1 151 View
2018 1 53 View
2017 4 272 View
2016 2 114 View
2015 5 72 View
2014 5 79 View
2013 0 94 View
2012 1 71 View
2011 1 98 View
2010 0 90 View
2009 0 178 View
2008 0 625 View
2007 2 434 View
2006 5 441 View
2005 6 716 View
2004 4 257 View
2003 3 126 View
2002 3 191 View
2001 3 281 View
2000 4 359 View
1999 4 389 View
1998 4 466 View
1997 7 196 View
1996 1 63 View
1995 1 48 View
1994 1 38 View
1993 2 26 View
1992 2 8 View
1991 3 28 View
1990 4 41 View
1989 4 15 View
1988 5 26 View
1987 3 25 View
1986 (current) 5 16
1985 3 16 View
1984 6 16 View
1982 2 0 View
1981 2 11 View
1980 2 3 View
1979 2 13 View
1978 2 1 View
1977 3 2 View
1976 2 1 View
1975 2 6 View
1974 3 0 View
1973 1 0 View
1972 1 0 View
1971 1 0 View
1970 1 0 View
1969 2 0 View
1968 2 0 View
1967 1 0 View
1966 1 1 View
1965 1 0 View
1964 0 1 View
1960 0 1 View

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SILVERADO 159 10,964 View
SILVERADO 3500 152 1,409 View
EXPRESS 151 838 View