1989 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

4 recalls, 15 complaints - 3 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.
90V032000 Feb 12, 1990
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
REAR WHEEL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY MAY FATIGUE AND COULD FRACTURE AT THE INBOARD BEARING DUE TO HIGH INNER JOINT ROCKING TORQUE.
Consequence
FRACTURE IN THIS ASSEMBLY COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE FAULTY TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES.
45,969 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

15 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
SUSPENSION:REAR1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
SEAT BELTS Sep 2, 2016
Incident date: Sep 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT HAD SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 91V143000 (SEAT BELTS)... Read more
TIRES Apr 9, 2013
Incident date: Apr 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN TIRES, TIRE LINE SIZE: 275/40Z/R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND AND CRASH INTO A DITCH. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REP... Read more
Crash
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Sep 12, 2007
Incident date: Feb 3, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DECELERATING, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE U JOINTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE LEFT THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR W... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Jul 28, 2004
Incident date: Jul 10, 2004
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. THE RETRACTOR WAS JAMMED. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP. *AK MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT AUTHORIZE DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL 91V143000 FOR THE JAMMING SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. ... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY Sep 2, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2003
I HAVE A RECALL ON MY 1989 CHEVROLET CORVETTE AND WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER THEY SAID THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THAT RECALL. IT WAS THE ONE FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jul 24, 2002
Incident date: Jul 12, 2002
COMPLETE FAILURE OF DOT APPROVED STAINLESS BRAIDED TEFLON BRAKE LINE, THE LINE CAME APART ON THE CONNECTION WHERE IT ENTERS INTO THE CALIPER. THIS CAUSED ALL BRAKE FLUID TO LEAVE THE SYSTEM, LEAVING LITTLE TO NO BRAKES. PEOPLE TEND TO BUY THESE TYPE OF BRAKE LINES BECAUSE THEY DO NOT FAIL, AS THE OM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Dec 4, 2000
Incident date: Dec 4, 2000
CONSUMER HAS NO INSIDE LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD. AT NIGHT GAUGES AREN'T VISIBLE . DEALER REFUSES TO FIX THE LIGHTS UNLESS CONSUMER IS PAYING FOR IT.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 17, 2000
Incident date: May 30, 1999
THIS HAS BEEN RECALLED. IF THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN FOR THIS RECALL IS IT STILL ELIGIBLE TO BE FIXED?NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Sep 1, 1999
Incident date: Jun 16, 1999
FRONT BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN SHORTENED BECAUSE OF THE EFFECTS OF POOR STAMPING. THIS CONDITION CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE PLATES AND FRACTURING OF THE BRAKE SHOE HOLDER. CONTACTED RETAILER AND MANUFACTURER. *ML
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Nov 20, 1998
THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY CAR IN 1991 AND ALL I WANT TO KNOW IS THERE ANY WAY I CAN FIND OUT IF THEY FIXED MY CAR AND IF THEY DIDN'T FIX IT ARE THEY STILL RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THE PROBLEM...I BOUGHT MY CAR USED IN LATE 1991 AND NEVER HEARD OF THE RECALL.....MAYBE IT WAS FIXED BEFORE I BOUGHT IT....
SUSPENSION:REAR Sep 25, 1998
Incident date: Sep 21, 1998
WHILE DRIVING REAR SUSPENSION FRACTURED, ALMOST CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE A COLLISION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 16, 1997
Incident date: Sep 10, 1997
ABS FAILED DURING OPERATION OF VEHICLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Nov 13, 1997
IGNITON KEY CAN GET DIRTY OR SOILED WHICH CAN MAKE THE COMPUTER CHIP TO MALFUNCTION. VEHCILE WILL TURN ON AND THEN TURN OFF AND STAY OFF. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, CONSUMER HAS TO WAIT FOR ABOUT 4-30 MINUTES BEFORE CONSUMER CAN RETRY. THIS INFO CAN ALSO BE LOCATED IN THE CAR MANUAL. DEALER CANNOT EXPLAIN ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Jan 30, 1996
CLUTCH EXPLODED, SHATTERING COMPONENTS OF THE FUEL/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *SD
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS Nov 6, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
THE REAR IMPACT BUMPER IS DAMAGED.TT THE FRAME EXTENSION IS PARTIALLY MISSING DUE TO A PREVIOUS ACCIDENT BEFORE CONSUMER PURCHASED VEHICLE, WITHOUT THAT PART OF THE FRAME EXTENSION, THE ENERGY ABSORBER PAD CAN NOT BE ATTACHED THERESORE RENDERING IT USELESS IF SOMEONE WERE TO CRASH INTO THE BACK OF ... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy, 1989 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 23.0 18.0 Premium $4,300
5.7L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 23.0 18.0 Premium $4,300

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, 1989 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR1
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
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
010729004 Jun 1, 2001
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING CORVETTE ZF SIX SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. NLM
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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

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 (current) 4 15
1988 5 26 View
1987 3 25 View
1986 5 16 View
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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EXPRESS 151 838 View