Chevrolet Corvette 1984
Model Corvette made in 1984 by Chevrolet got 19 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 6 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and power train. The car has one 5.7l engine.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 16/28/20 | $ 1172 | 1 | 83 5 2 | |||
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 16/28/20 | $ 1172 | 1 | 83 5 2 | |||
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 16/28/20 | $ 1172 | 1 | 83 5 2 | |||
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 16/28/19 | $ 1172 | 1 | 83 5 2 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V081000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1983 to 07/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 11909 | 09/02/1983 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/25/1983 | 09/06/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The insulation of the battery cable, because of its position, rubs against some of the engine wiring components. once the insulation is worn through, the battery could rapidly discharge. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a new engine harness retainer bracket, protective conduit, cable clips, a cable tie strap and will reposition the terminals on the ground stud on all involved vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; battery cable insulation.consequences of defect: the headlights would cease to function, due to loss ofbattery power; driving at night, in fog or other severe weather conditionscould result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V118000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1983 to 08/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 44342 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/01/1985 | 10/21/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Cars may lose the wire snap rings that hold the differential cross shaft in position in the rear axle differential case assembly, allowing the shaft to move. consequence of defect: the cross shaft movement could cause the shaft to contact the carrier or pinion teeth, possibly locking up the rear wheels and result in a crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a rear axle differential cross shaft retaining kit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear axle.vehicle description: passenger cars with 3.07 axle and f41 suspension. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V143000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1983 to 05/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 231833 | 10/25/1991 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/04/1991 | 09/30/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under certain vehicle operations and occupant usage conditions, the safety belts can lockup or jam in the safety belt retractor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the safety belts if the lockup occurs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: safety belts.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V064000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1983 to 06/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 9197 | 06/27/1983 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/07/1983 | 08/03/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Attaching bolts were mistakenly coated with a slippery material during production. this material will act as a lubricant and bolts may loosen and eventually fall off. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install new caliper bracket bolts free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; front brake caliper bracket to steering knuckleattaching bolt.consequences of defect: the front brake assembly could become partiallyseparated from the knuckle assembly, causing the wheel to lock. loss of vehiclecontrol without prior warning and an accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V029000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1983 to 08/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 47081 | 03/20/1985 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/19/1985 | 03/21/1985 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The cruise control vacuum solenoid valves may malfunction at any time the engine is running and the cruise control is engaged and cause unexpected engine acceleration. consequence of defect: loss of accelerator control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install and relocate a new cruise control servo assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with rpo k34 cruise control. system: cruise control. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| 9313110 | 03/01/1993 | 39547 | Rear lift window hard to open/hinge loose to glass. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| DP96006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/14/1996 | 10/18/1996 | BRAKE PULL | ||
| The petition stated that : we represent the owner of a 1990 chevrolet corvette which, when the brakes were applied, suddenly, violently, and unexpectedly pulls to the left.this is an intermittent defect which does not occur with an regularity. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE90032 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/12/1990 | 03/22/1990 | TIE ROD SOCKET FAILURE | 90V032000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Alternator failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Radiator/water pump/electric fan motor and relay failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Smog pump failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| A/c compressor failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Power antenna failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| The onwer of car has a recall on rear axle that the manufactures said the they will not fix after telling him to bring his car in. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Axle shaft failed, also u-joints failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 05/23/2009 | 101000 | 1 | |
| I have a 1984 chevy corvette that has the passenger seat belt retractor jammed. i found the recall in your database (91v143 campaign #91c26). i spoke with my dealer and he told me that they don't service recalls over 10 years old and can't get the part anyway. i called the 1-800-222-1020 gm number and was told that they don't have info for cars over 10 years old, so they have no way to verify if this is open for me. my vin number is clearly within the breakpoints and i am having this issue. i thought that gm had to honor safety recalls and they didn't expire ever. now my passenger has no working seatbelt. *tr | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 06/12/1999 | 3 | 11/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Driver's shoulder/lap belt locked up for about thirty minutes with cause unknown. the owner found a technical service bulletin for the shoulder belt and contacted the manufacturer. they have declined any responsibility due to the age of the vehicle. please describe details. mr | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 08/07/2004 | 1 | ||
| Driver's side seat belt was locked. recall 91v143000, this vehicle was not included in the rec all due to vin. *ak as a result the consumer was unable to pull the seatbelt out and use it while driving. the consumer had the seat belt replaced and then the recall came out. *tc | |||
| Driver's seat belt retractor stuck, making it impossible to use seat belt. dealer has seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1992 | 1 | 12/01/1985 | |
| This is regarding a recall issued by chevrolet - 91c25 and 91c26 - for the failure of the seat belt/retractor mechanism. the recall was issued in 1991, and i have been trying to get my car fixed since the date of failure which was in 92 or 93. the recall is in your archives as nhtsa campaign 91v143000. each time i try to have this corrected by a chevrolet dealer, i am told they will have to order the parts and will contact me when they arrive, then i never hear from them again. upon the most recent occurance of this cycle, i called chevrolet customer assistance. i was eventually told by a supervisor that chevrolet would not correct this problem, even though the recall notice says if either safety belt in your corvette is currently locked-up - or ever locks-up in the future - we will replace the safety belts at no charge. this is recorded by chevrolet customer assistance as case number 990326932. i am astonished that chevrolet can claim that they do not have to repair a known safety defect when their recall notice states that they will currently ... or ever ... in the future. *ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Power steering gear failed. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 04/10/1995 | |||
| While driver hitting metal object on street, the object came through the floor on the passenger 16 inches. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Front suspension spring failed. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/02/2000 | |||
| Gm refuses to perform factory safety recall 85v029 on of the cruise control vacuum solenoid valves because they only maintain a computer base for factory recalls to 1988. nlm | |||
| 04/07/1994 | 2 | ||
| Consumer put cruise control on at 60 mph, couldn't get it off, there is something in the cruise control, consumer replaced part, still having problem. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 01/01/1989 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers come halfway up and remain up until a bump is hit. *aw | |||