1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
1 recalls, 63 complaints - 38 TSBs
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).
Complaint Statistics
63 total complaints
3 crashes 4 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 8, 2016
Incident date: Jul 5, 2016
APPEARS THE ASR UNIT HARD SHORTED SENDING ELECTRICITY THROUGH ALL 3 THROTTLE CABLES AND SEBSEQUENTLY MELTING THEM. THANKFULLY THE VEHICLE DIDN'T START ON FIRE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED ON THE FIRST DRIVE OF THE DAY AFTER ABOUT 7 MINUTES OF LOW SPEED (CITY) OPERATION SINCE ENGINE START.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 8, 2016
Incident date: Jul 5, 2016
APPEARS THE ASR UNIT HARD SHORTED SENDING ELECTRICITY THROUGH ALL 3 THROTTLE CABLES AND SEBSEQUENTLY MELTING THEM. THANKFULLY THE VEHICLE DIDN'T START ON FIRE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED ON THE FIRST DRIVE OF THE DAY AFTER ABOUT 7 MINUTES OF LOW SPEED (CITY) OPERATION SINCE ENGINE START.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 6, 2014
Incident date: Jun 3, 2014
TRIED TO START VEHICLE, BUT 'SECURITY' LIGHT CAME ON & ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. RESEARCHED ISSUE ONLINE & FOUND THAT THIS IS DUE TO A KNOWN IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER PROBLEM. THE WIRES LEADING TO THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER BREAK, AND WILL NOT ALLOW THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM TO PROPERLY READ THE SECURI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
May 22, 2009
Incident date: Mar 7, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD WHISTLING NOISE. SUDDENLY, THE REMOVABLE ROOF PANEL SEPARATED FROM THE MOUNTING FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT THE... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Apr 29, 2009
Incident date: Apr 28, 2009
THE ACRYLIC TOP ON MY 1996 CORVETTE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ACRYLIC TOP FROM CHEVROLET. THE ACRYLIC PORTION OF THE TOP HAS SEPARATED FROM THE ALUMINUM MOUNTING FRAME. I HAVE PRESENTED GONE THROUGH 4 CONSECUTIVE TOPS. EVERY TOP SUPPLIED TO ME HAS DONE THE SAME THING. I CAN NO LONGER DRIVE MY VEHICLE ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 29, 2009
Incident date: Apr 28, 2009
THE ACRYLIC TOP ON MY 1996 CORVETTE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ACRYLIC TOP FROM CHEVROLET. THE ACRYLIC PORTION OF THE TOP HAS SEPARATED FROM THE ALUMINUM MOUNTING FRAME. I HAVE PRESENTED GONE THROUGH 4 CONSECUTIVE TOPS. EVERY TOP SUPPLIED TO ME HAS DONE THE SAME THING. I CAN NO LONGER DRIVE MY VEHICLE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 23, 2009
Incident date: Feb 10, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT HEARD A VERY LOUD EXPLOSION AND HER HOME BEGAN TO SHAKE. SHE FOUND THE VEHICLE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE SPREAD RAPIDLY AS THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED PRIOR TO THE FIRE... Read more
Fire
TIRES
Oct 11, 2008
Incident date: Oct 11, 2008
SNAP IN VALVE STEM HTTP://BLOGS.CONSUMERREPORTS.ORG/SAFETY/2008/06/TIRE-VALVE-STEM.HTML. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Feb 12, 2008
Incident date: Feb 11, 2008
UPON NORMAL AUTO START SEQUENCE, STARTER WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. REMOVED KEY FROM VEHICLE CYLINDER LOCK AND STARTER CONTINUED TO CRANK ENGINE. STARTER MOTOR BEGAN TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT FIRE BEFORE BATTERY COULD BE DISCONNECTED TO REMOVE POWER FROM VEHICLE. BURNED UP STARTER MOTOR AND O2 WIRING HARNESS A... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Nov 30, 2006
Incident date: Nov 29, 2006
PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING HATCH RELEASED. ALTMOST LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Nov 8, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE AT 10 MPH BRAKE PEDAL FELL TO FLOOR AFTER CONSUMER TOOK FOOT OFF BRAKE. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE WITHOUT AN INCIDENT. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LINES HAD CORRODED, ALLOWING FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 12, 2001
Incident date: Sep 27, 2001
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON / DISTRIBUTOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE STALLED, LOST POWER STEERING. ENGINE REFIRED. ON WAY TO DEALER ENGINE STALLED IN TRAFFIC.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 12, 2001
Incident date: Sep 27, 2001
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON / DISTRIBUTOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE STALLED, LOST POWER STEERING. ENGINE REFIRED. ON WAY TO DEALER ENGINE STALLED IN TRAFFIC.*AK
STEERING
Oct 12, 2001
Incident date: Sep 27, 2001
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON / DISTRIBUTOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE STALLED, LOST POWER STEERING. ENGINE REFIRED. ON WAY TO DEALER ENGINE STALLED IN TRAFFIC.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Sep 24, 2001
Incident date: May 10, 2001
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN GARAGE DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAULT IN FACTORY WIRING. FIRE ORIGINATED ON DRIVER'S SIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK
Fire
TIRES
Jun 20, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2000
THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR (THE LEFT FRONT SENSOR, ALSO KNOWN AS GREEN #44 OR PART NUMBER 1016 1856) IS NOT AVAILABLE NEW OR USED ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY. REFERRING TO PAGE 6-47 OF THE MANUAL, THE FOLLOWING WARNING APPEARS: WHEN THE LOW/FLAT TIRE WARNING LIGHT IS ON YOUR VEHICLE'S HANDLING CAPABILITI... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jan 29, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
STEERING GOES OUT INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING RACK AND PUMP, PROBLEM STILL THERE. *AK
TIRES
Nov 27, 2000
Incident date: Nov 2, 2000
CAR WAS VEERING OUT OF CONTROL-AT 45MPH, IN A ONE LANE WORK ZONE. TIRE RIPPED RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE-NEARLY SPLIITING IN HALF. YOU COULD SEE RIGHT TROUGH TO THE BRAKES. INSIDE OF TIRE UNRAVELLED-RUBBER HANGING. *AK (DOT NUMBER: M6Y2 6BDR TIRESIZE: P25545ZR17)
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: May 10, 2000
LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ,BELT TREADPACKAGE SEPERATED TOTALLY,LEAVING BEAD/SIDEWALL ONLY ON RIM( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P28540ZR17 )
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Jul 14, 2000
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AND WENT INTO SKID,SENT CAR INTO ONCOMMING TRAFFIC,SECOND REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Aug 23, 2000
Incident date: Dec 29, 1998
HAD TO FORCE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT INTO GEAR, TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jul 24, 2000
INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING LEFT AND RIGHT AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. NLM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 30, 2000
WHERE CAN I FIND THE REPAIR HISTORY OF MY CAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY.*AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Jan 12, 2000
Incident date: Jan 12, 2000
FIRST WHEEL BEARING HUB FAILED ON MARCH 26, 1999. SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT WHEEL COULD HAVE COME OFF OF VEHICLE DURING TRANSPORTATION. REPLACED BY DEALER AT CONSUMER'S COST. LETTER SENT TO VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WITH FAILED PART. NO RESPONSE RECEIVED BY CONSUMER. REPLACEMENT DIAGNOSED AS F... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 12, 2000
Incident date: Jan 12, 2000
FIRST WHEEL BEARING HUB FAILED ON MARCH 26, 1999. SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT WHEEL COULD HAVE COME OFF OF VEHICLE DURING TRANSPORTATION. REPLACED BY DEALER AT CONSUMER'S COST. LETTER SENT TO VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WITH FAILED PART. NO RESPONSE RECEIVED BY CONSUMER. REPLACEMENT DIAGNOSED AS F... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 13, 1999
TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERIVCE. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR PART IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE PART IS #10161856. COMPANY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS. RECEIVED WARNING WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. *AK
TIRES
Dec 13, 1999
TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERIVCE. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR PART IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE PART IS #10161856. COMPANY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS. RECEIVED WARNING WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. *AK
TIRES
Nov 15, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
CAR CAME FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH EMT (RUN-FLAT) TIRES. MANUFACTURER HAS DISCONTINUED PART NUMBER 10161856 "TIRE SENSOR" NEEDED TO INDICATE IF A TIRE LOSES PRESSURE. AS THERE IS NO OUTWARD INDICATION OF A LOSS OF PRESSURE IN A TIRE, LOSS OF PRESSURE WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC TIRE FAILURE W... Read more
TIRES
Nov 12, 1999
THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR HAS BROKEN, AND THE PART HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 8, 1999
LEAKED, VIBRATED, ROARED, WOBBLED, DOORS HIT BODY, ELECTRICAL GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED, BAD TIRES, LOOSED SUSPENSION PARTS, MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRIC STABLIZERS. VEHICLE TURN-IN NOTICE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 8, 1999
LEAKED, VIBRATED, ROARED, WOBBLED, DOORS HIT BODY, ELECTRICAL GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED, BAD TIRES, LOOSED SUSPENSION PARTS, MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRIC STABLIZERS. VEHICLE TURN-IN NOTICE.
TIRES
Sep 8, 1999
LEAKED, VIBRATED, ROARED, WOBBLED, DOORS HIT BODY, ELECTRICAL GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED, BAD TIRES, LOOSED SUSPENSION PARTS, MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRIC STABLIZERS. VEHICLE TURN-IN NOTICE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Dec 3, 1998
Incident date: Dec 4, 1996
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Dec 3, 1998
Incident date: Dec 4, 1996
HORN FAILED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 27, 1998
DASH ALERT (GAUGE) FOR OIL EXCHANGE.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
UPPER LEFT BALL JOINT FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
ROOF SEAL FAILED.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Apr 16, 1998
WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN VEHICLE WILL UNEXPECETEDLY LOSE POWER STEERING CONTROL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY ANY PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAIL. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 2, 1998
WHEN ROOF PANEL IS REMOVED, VEHICLE EXHIBITS EXTREME VIBRATION WHENEVER ANY ROAD BUMPS ARE ENCOUNTED, ANY SPEED UP TO 35MPH THE ENTIRE VEHICLE VIBRATES, DUE TO EXCESSIVE BODY FLEXING (FIBERGLASS BODY).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Nov 10, 1997
Incident date: Aug 9, 1997
WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE COMPUTER SYSTEM CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE WAS ALSO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO FURNITURE AND PROPERTY. *SLC
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 6, 1997
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILED IN 2ND GEAR.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Nov 6, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
RADIO FAILED.
SEATS
Oct 8, 1997
Incident date: Oct 7, 1997
WAS MOVING OUT OF PARKING AREA AT 10MPH. DRIVER STARTED STRETCHING WHEN SEAT CRACKED IN HALF. TOOK TO DEALER 7 INFORMED IT WAS ALREADY CRACKED BEFORE DRIVER BROKE IT. SEAT SWINGS LOOSELY ON ANCHORS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PORTION OF THE SEAT THAT CRACKED IN HALF WAS A PLASTIC OR FIBERGLASS P... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Oct 8, 1997
Incident date: Oct 7, 1997
WAS MOVING OUT OF PARKING AREA AT 10MPH. DRIVER STARTED STRETCHING WHEN SEAT CRACKED IN HALF. TOOK TO DEALER 7 INFORMED IT WAS ALREADY CRACKED BEFORE DRIVER BROKE IT. SEAT SWINGS LOOSELY ON ANCHORS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PORTION OF THE SEAT THAT CRACKED IN HALF WAS A PLASTIC OR FIBERGLASS P... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 26, 1997
Incident date: Jun 22, 1997
WHEN DRIVING ON A STRIGHT AWAY AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY PULLED TO THE LEFT, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. DP 96-006. *AK
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Jan 2, 1997
FRONT ROOF LINE OBSTRUCTS TRAFFIC LIGHT VIEWS FOR TALL DRIVER'S.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
INTERIOR LIGHT SENSOR FAILED.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 22, 1997
Incident date: Mar 13, 1997
CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, HIT 2 TREES AND CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *AK
Crash
1 injured
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1996 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 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 24.0 | 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, 1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
38 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 3 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
050310019
Dec 1, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
INFORMATION ON RUN FLAT, ZERO PRESSURE OR EXTENDED MOBILITY TIRES (EMT) AND UNIQUE SERVICING TECHNIQUES. *TT
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
000730022B
Dec 1, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION. *TT UPDATED *EH
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
01778
Jan 1, 2004
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
UNABLE TO PROGRAM TO THE CENTRAL CONTROL MODULE (CCM). SIT BULLETIN 1463236. *TT
010730023B
Mar 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. *TT
010730023A
Nov 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, OR CEL ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. (1996-2000 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCK MODELS) *YH
010730023
Jun 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME OWNERS WITH VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 15,1999 MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND MAY ALSO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *ET
010729004
Jun 1, 2001
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING CORVETTE ZF SIX SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. NLM
876527
Dec 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE ENGINE MISS/ POOR DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *YC
9709013202B
Sep 1, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC
9674L60E04A
Apr 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW
577126B
Apr 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW
577126R
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY/REPLACE BUSHING. *TW
577126A
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW
3060
Sep 27, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE ENGINE DOES NOT STALL WHEN PERFORMING A P1870 DIAGNOSTIC TEST WITH THE TECH 2 SCAN TOOL OR WHEN COMMANDING THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENABLE SOLENOID ON APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE P1870 DIAGNOSTIC TEST LISTED. 4L60E OR 4L65E TR
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP
SEE RESUME IN REPOSITORY.
EA00009
Opened: Mar 16, 2000 , Closed: Apr 18, 2000
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
FRONT LAP BELT MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
PE99066
Opened: Nov 8, 1999 , Closed: Jul 21, 2000
STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE
There is no summary currently available
DP96006
Opened: May 14, 1996 , Closed: Oct 18, 1996
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
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
AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY
AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY
PE92025
Opened: Mar 4, 1992 , Closed: Jun 3, 1992
INCONSIS.BRK LGT OPERATION
There is no summary currently available
EA90033
Opened: Jun 11, 1990 , Closed: Sep 9, 1991
SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE90041
Opened: Feb 8, 1990 , Closed: Jun 11, 1990
SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE90040
Opened: Feb 6, 1990 , Closed: Jun 11, 1990
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90038
Opened: Feb 2, 1990 , Closed: May 7, 1990
UNDER DASH FIRE
There is no summary currently available
PE90032
Opened: Jan 12, 1990 , Closed: Mar 22, 1990
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 (current) | 1 | 63 | |
| 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 | 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 |