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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell 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.
NotesCustomers 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
03E032000CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. E (Equipment)1589905/01/2003MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/12/200305/16/2003
Defect SummaryRemanufacturerd 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 SummaryUnder these conditions, the vehicle operator may not be able to stop the car, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryCardone 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.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
08/25/20081
 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
103/10/2001
 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
103/10/2001
 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
103/10/2001
 The muffler was making a loud rattling noise. nlm
103/10/2001
 Muffler was making a loud rattling noise.*jb
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
103/10/2001
 The power antenna is inopertive. nlm
103/10/2001
 The power antenna is inoperative.*jb
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
103/10/2001
 The t-top leaks water whenever it rains or when the car is washed. nlm
103/10/2001
 Convertible top leaks water whenever it rains or if the vehicle is washed.*jb
TIRES
103/10/2001
 The right rear tire has a leak, tire info not given. nlm
103/10/2001
 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
103/10/2001
 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