Chevrolet Corvette 1979
Model Corvette made in 1979 by Chevrolet got 13 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment and service brakes, air.
Model 1979
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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 and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
03E032000 | CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. | E (Equipment) | 15899 | 05/01/2003 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/12/2003 | 05/16/2003 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Remanufacturerd rear brake calipers, part nos. 18-7019, 18-7020, 16-7019, and 16-7020, manufactured from february 1, 2002, to april, 25, 2003., and for use on 1965 thru 1982 chevrolet corvettes. the subject brake calipers were manufactured using improperly manufactured piston seals. these seals are intended to prevent fluid leakage between the caliper housing and the pistons. these brake calipers are for use only on 1965 thru 1982 chevrolet corvette vehicles. this recall does not involve general motors corporation or any of its products. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Under these conditions, the vehicle operator may not be able to stop the car, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Cardone will notify its customers and all unsold inventory will be repurchased and will provide a full refund to customers. owner notification is expected to begin during may 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cardone at 215-912-3000. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
08/25/2008 | 1 | ||
Driver of 1979 chevy corvette heard a bang under the hood and pulled off the road onto the shoulder. the vehicle caught a fire and burned. the fire started after an oil hose broke and sprayed oil onto the hot engine. the conclusion was made after seeing approximately 700 feet of oil residue on the roadway leading from the vehicle back to the center lane. ohio traffic crash report # 10-0361-89. *jb | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
1 | 03/10/2001 | ||
The vehicle was running very rough at low speeds and would frequently stall when at idle, the engine leaks oil due to faulty head gasket. nlm | |||
1 | 03/10/2001 | ||
Consumer believes he was a victim of fraud, he was told by the salesman that the parts on vehicle were orignal, however vehicle began to run rough at low speeds and would frequently stall when at idle, there was also an engine oil leak as well as a leaky head gasket.*jb | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
1 | 03/10/2001 | ||
The muffler was making a loud rattling noise. nlm | |||
1 | 03/10/2001 | ||
Muffler was making a loud rattling noise.*jb | |||
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
1 | 03/10/2001 | ||
The power antenna is inopertive. nlm | |||
1 | 03/10/2001 | ||
The power antenna is inoperative.*jb | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
1 | 03/10/2001 | ||
The t-top leaks water whenever it rains or when the car is washed. nlm | |||
1 | 03/10/2001 | ||
Convertible top leaks water whenever it rains or if the vehicle is washed.*jb | |||
TIRES | |||
1 | 03/10/2001 | ||
The right rear tire has a leak, tire info not given. nlm | |||
1 | 03/10/2001 | ||
Right rear tire has a leak, and the left rear tire flew off and caused significgant damage to the wheel well, fender and undercarriage.*jb | |||
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
1 | 03/10/2001 | ||
The left rear tire came off while driving causing significant damage to the wheel well, fender and undercarriage, dealer failed to properly tighten the lug nuts. nlm |