Chevrolet Corvette 1989
Model Corvette made in 1989 by Chevrolet got 13 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, other and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, power train and visibility. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, suspension. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts. The car has one 5.7l engine.
Model 1989
| 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 | 17/25/20 | 18/32/23 | Premium | $ 825 | 1 | 880715 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 6 gears | RWD | 16/25/20 | 18/33/23 | Premium | $ 825 | 1 | 880902 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 18/32/23 | Premium | $ 825 | 1 | 880715 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 6 gears | RWD | 16/25/20 | 18/33/23 | Premium | $ 825 | 1 | 880902 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 010729004 | 06/01/2001 | 720508B | 622763 | Information regarding corvette zf six speed manual transmission. nlm | 10/22/2001 |
| 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 - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| Igniton key can get dirty or soiled which can make the computer chip to malfunction. vehcile will turn on and then turn off and stay off. when this happens, consumer has to wait for about 4-30 minutes before consumer can retry. this info can also be located in the car manual. dealer cannot explain problem. this is a intermittent problem which can result in an accident. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 12/04/2000 | 1 | 10/17/2000 | |
| Consumer has no inside lights on dashboard. at night gauges aren't visible . dealer refuses to fix the lights unless consumer is paying for it.*ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 05/30/1999 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| This has been recalled. if the vehicle has never been in for this recall is it still eligible to be fixed?no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/30/1996 | 0 | ||
| Clutch exploded, shattering components of the fuel/electrical system. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 09/01/1991 | |||
| There was a recall on my car in 1991 and all i want to know is there any way i can find out if they fixed my car and if they didn't fix it are they still responsible for fixing the problem...i bought my car used in late 1991 and never heard of the recall.....maybe it was fixed before i bought it.... | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 07/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer noticed that the driver's side seat belt did not retract. the retractor was jammed. consumer will contact the dealership. *ak manufacturer would not authorize dealership to replace seat belt retractor even though there was a safety recall 91v143000 for the jamming seat belt retractor. *tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/10/1997 | 1 | 09/20/1990 | |
| Abs failed during operation of vehicle. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 06/16/1999 | 1 | 07/12/1993 | |
| Front brake pads have been shortened because of the effects of poor stamping. this condition causes excessive wear of the plates and fracturing of the brake shoe holder. contacted retailer and manufacturer. *ml | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/12/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2090 | |
| Complete failure of dot approved stainless braided teflon brake line, the line came apart on the connection where it enters into the caliper. this caused all brake fluid to leave the system, leaving little to no brakes. people tend to buy these type of brake lines because they do not fail, as the ome rubber line can. the maker of these brake line are russell performance products at 2645 gundry ave., signal hill, ca 90806. they are sold under the name street legal stainless braided teflon brake lines. thank you.*ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/03/2007 | 149000 | 1000 | 06/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1989 chevrolet corvette. while decelerating, the contact heard a clumping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the u joints. the failure recurred after the vehicle left the dealer. the mechanic stated that the rear wheel tie rod assembly needed to be replaced. the speed and powertrain were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 149,000. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | 07/14/1995 | |
| The rear impact bumper is damaged.tt the frame extension is partially missing due to a previous accident before consumer purchased vehicle, without that part of the frame extension, the energy absorber pad can not be attached theresore rendering it useless if someone were to crash into the back of the automobile, consumer contacted the dealership asking them to repair or replace the damaged part and they refused, they stated that the impact bar extension and pad were not a safety problem.*jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 09/21/1998 | 0 | ||
| While driving rear suspension fractured, almost causing consumer to have a collision. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 1 | 05/21/2001 | |
| I have a recall on my 1989 chevrolet corvette and when i took it in to the local chevrolet dealer they said that they do not have that recall. it was the one for the rear suspension.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | ST. PETERSBURG | MAHER CHEVROLET | 727-327-5000 |