Chevrolet Corvette 1986
Model Corvette made in 1986 by Chevrolet got 19 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, exterior lighting and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, visibility. The car had some investigations: seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 5.7l engine.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 1 | 850820 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/19 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 1 | 851111 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 1 | 850820 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/19 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 1 | 851111 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V056000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1985 to 11/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 93317 | 05/15/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/1986 | 05/01/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. note: also, see nhtsa campaign number 86v131000. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace headlight switch as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars, trucks and vans. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V120000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1985 to 02/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 18223 | 09/20/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/26/1986 | 08/27/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Severe and unusual braking conditions may cause damage to the brake master cylinder center valve. consequence of defect: if sufficient damage occurs, loss of front brakes may occur with increased pedal travel and reduced braking ability. the reduction of braking ability at a time when minimum stopping distance is required could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | New master cylinder center valve and related parts will be installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes/master cylinder. vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 01697 | 01/01/2004 | 10006297 | 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 | 04/27/2004 | |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||
| PE90041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/08/1990 | 06/11/1990 | SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR FAIL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA90033 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/11/1990 | 09/09/1991 | SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR FAIL | 91V143000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA92005 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/30/1992 | 01/29/1993 | THROTTLE STICKING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 12 | 08/05/1986 | |
| There is an intermittent electrical short somewhere in the vehicle that the dealer has been unable to locate. i have been told that it may be related to the movement of the adjustable steering wheel. when using the turn signals and/or the brakes, the fuse or fuses blow, leaving the car without braking lights and/or turn indicators. *slc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 09/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Headlight door fails to open on demand due to failed motor, causing poor visibility at night. *dh | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 04/20/2007 | 88132 | 1 | 10/16/2000 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet corvette. the driver's side seat belt locked and would not retract. recall #91v143000 was related to the failure. the local dealer stated that they had no information about the recall, and that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the contact maintained that the vehicle was included in the recall. the current and failure mileage were 88,132. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: in 1991 the consumer received nhtsa campaign recall 91v143000 concerning safety belts. the recall stated that when the problem occurred with the vehicle it will be fixed. today the passenger's side seat belt failed. consumer contacted the american chevrolet, the local dealership, and was told that they had never heard of the recall. at that point, the consumer called general motors and they called the local dealership, but they refused to help. the consumer has a file number at gm 1-347-363-013. driver's side seat belt failed approximately a week ago. consumer's daughter was hurt when she was riding in the passenger's seat and the brakes had to be applied quickly. *ak | |||
| 20 | 05/01/1990 | ||
| Dealers refuse to comply with seat belt recall | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 09/24/1990 | |||
| Seat belts jammed and failed to retract prior to recall; recall repairs refused dealer claiming belt failure not related to recall. (91v-143). *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 11/21/1998 | |||
| Driver's side shoulder seat belt and passenger's side shoulder seat belt get stuck. shoulder belts can't come out and go over the consumers in order to support them while driving vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/21/2007 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1986 chevrolet corvette. the full details of the failure were unavailable because the failure began prior to the contact acquired the vehicle. the contact stated the master cylinder was leaking. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 86v120000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 50,000. sm. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/09/1997 | |||
| At high speed, approximately 55 mph, had to make a panic stop, but brakes failed. consumer claims problem relates to master cylinder. inquires whether his vehicle is covered under recall 86v-120, master cylinder. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 05/12/1998 | |||
| When driving at any speed the brakes lock and up the vehicle skids and when the bbrakes wouldn't release. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 03/21/2007 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1986 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that the master cylinder was leaking abnormally. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 86v120000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 50,000. | |||
| 06/13/2006 | 83200 | 1 | |
| My brake master cylinder started to leak. the loss of brake fluid made it difficult to stop. *nm | |||
| 07/26/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| The center valve on the master cylinder leaks brake fluid.the master cylinder and the center valve had to be replaced.there is a recall for this problem.i contacted the chevrolet co. but they said there isnt a recall .but you say there is. who is telling the truth???please help.tim the campaign # is 86v120000 | |||
| 06/19/1998 | |||
| Brake master cylinder failed. | |||
| 09/09/1997 | |||
| At high speed, approximately 55 mph, had to make a panic stop, but brakes failed. consumer claims problem relates to master cylinder. inquires whether his vehicle is covered under recall 86v-120, master cylinder. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 09/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| 'cold power steering'. *dh | |||