Chevrolet Corvette 1988
Model Corvette made in 1988 by Chevrolet got 21 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, visibility. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, suspension and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts. The car has one 5.7l engine.
Model 1988
| 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 | 16/25/19 | 18/32/23 | Premium | $ 907 | 1 | 870715 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/19 | 19/31/23 | Premium | $ 907 | 1 | 870826 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/25/19 | 18/32/23 | Premium | $ 907 | 1 | 870715 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/19 | 19/31/23 | Premium | $ 907 | 1 | 870826 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V032000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1987 to 08/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 45969 | 03/14/1990 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/12/1990 | 02/28/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Rear wheel tie rod assembly may fatigue and could fracture at the inboard bearing due to high inner joint rocking torque. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fracture in this assembly could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace faulty tie rod assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear wheel tie rods.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - CENTER SECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V017000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1987 to 12/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 4901 | 02/22/1988 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1988 | 02/16/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Missing weld that attaches wheel center to the rim could allow wheel center to separate from the rim. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in partial loss of steering controland brakes, loss of tire air pressure, and sudden change in vehicle direction,which could result in crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace wheels with missing welds. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: wheel welds.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 17 inch wheels. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 1 | 01/01/2001 | |
| Dt: contact states there was a melt down in the fuel cell. there is a switch that could not be identified by the local service dealer. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 01/10/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1989 | |
| No summary | |||
| 07/15/1988 | |||
| Alternator failed repeatedly, causing vehicle to stall/loss of electrical power. also, abs brakes failed. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 07/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| 1988 chevrolet corvette caught fire under the driver seat motor due to a shorted wire. *kb the consumer stated there was only smoke that emitted from the seat, which was put out with a fire extinguisher. ohio traffic crash report. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 85372 | 1 | 08/05/2003 | |
| Problems with oil leaks, driver seat was broken and electric antenna stopped working.*mr three weeks after having purchased the car the transmission went out as well. the consumer had to pay $2500.00 for a new transmission. the dealership denied him of a warranty after being promised one. the consumer stated no one informed him that the vehicle needed brakes, a new clutch, valve covers, gaskets, intake gaskets and transmission seals. *cb *jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 85372 | 1 | 08/05/2003 | |
| Problems with oil leaks, driver seat was broken and electric antenna stopped working.*mr three weeks after having purchased the car the transmission went out as well. the consumer had to pay $2500.00 for a new transmission. the dealership denied him of a warranty after being promised one. the consumer stated no one informed him that the vehicle needed brakes, a new clutch, valve covers, gaskets, intake gaskets and transmission seals. *cb *jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 01/10/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1989 | |
| No summary | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| The plug on the head light cover that hides the ajustment screw kept falling out. *mjs | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/10/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1989 | |
| No summary | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 85372 | 1 | 08/05/2003 | |
| Problems with oil leaks, driver seat was broken and electric antenna stopped working.*mr three weeks after having purchased the car the transmission went out as well. the consumer had to pay $2500.00 for a new transmission. the dealership denied him of a warranty after being promised one. the consumer stated no one informed him that the vehicle needed brakes, a new clutch, valve covers, gaskets, intake gaskets and transmission seals. *cb *jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 5000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1988 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the contact was almost involved in a crash and made an abrupt stop. the driver and passenger were pushed forward and were not held in position on the seats. neither the contact nor the passenger sustained any injuries. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 91v143000 (seat belts:front:anchorage) and the vehicle was taken to dealer who rebuilt the seat belt and corrected the problem. the failure recurred however. the contact stated that the seat belt did not retract or provide restraint. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem who stated that the failure would be investigated. the current mileage was 50,000. the failure mileage was 5,000. kmj | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 2 | |||
| The seat belt was getting caught in the retractor, consumer replaced the seat belt and the problem started to happen again. *mjs | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 85372 | 1 | 08/05/2003 | |
| Problems with oil leaks, driver seat was broken and electric antenna stopped working.*mr three weeks after having purchased the car the transmission went out as well. the consumer had to pay $2500.00 for a new transmission. the dealership denied him of a warranty after being promised one. the consumer stated no one informed him that the vehicle needed brakes, a new clutch, valve covers, gaskets, intake gaskets and transmission seals. *cb *jb | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 08/31/1996 | 1 | 05/05/1988 | |
| Power seat failure, overheating and causing electrical short due a faulty wiring harness under the seat. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 85372 | 1 | 08/05/2003 | |
| Problems with oil leaks, driver seat was broken and electric antenna stopped working.*mr three weeks after having purchased the car the transmission went out as well. the consumer had to pay $2500.00 for a new transmission. the dealership denied him of a warranty after being promised one. the consumer stated no one informed him that the vehicle needed brakes, a new clutch, valve covers, gaskets, intake gaskets and transmission seals. *cb *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/15/1988 | |||
| Alternator failed repeatedly, causing vehicle to stall/loss of electrical power. also, abs brakes failed. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 01/10/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1989 | |
| No summary | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/08/2005 | 20235 | 1 | 07/01/2000 |
| Dt: the contact received recall 89c17 on 08/05/2005 concerning tie rod assembly. and gm was unable to remedy the problem within 5 days. the vehicle was unsafe to drive, but the dealership refused to acknowledge it, and gm supported the dealership. he contacted the dealer on 8-8-05. they were unable to review his car until 8-18-05. they could not remedy the problem until 8-30-05. the recall concerned a defect in the rear wheel tire rod assembly that may fatigue or fracture, which could result in loss of vehicle control or/and crash. this happened on 7-25-05, and he lost control of the car. both the dealership and gm were telling him the car was safe to drive. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/10/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1989 | |
| No summary | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | MENLO PARK | 94025 | ANDERSON CHEVROLET | 650-321-4280 |
| CT | COLCHESTER | JACKS CHEVROLET |