Chevrolet Corvette 1990
Model Corvette made in 1990 by Chevrolet got 37 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, power train and visibility. The car had some investigations: air bags, electrical system and parking brake. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts. The car has one 5.7l engine.
Model 1990
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 6 gears | RWD | 16/25/19 | 18/32/22 | Premium | $ 947 | 1 | 890830 |
( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/24/19 | 18/31/22 | Premium | $ 947 | 1 | 890901 |
( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 6 gears | RWD | 16/25/19 | 18/33/23 | Premium | $ 947 | 1 | 890901 |
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 | |||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
90V008000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1989 to 10/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 213 | 01/31/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/22/1990 | 01/31/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Fuel feed and return line connectors have incorrect line end flare configurations. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Line ends could crack causing a fuel leak that could result in an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install new fuel lines with correct end flare configuration. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuel lines.vehicle description: passenger cars with lt5 engines. | |||||||||||||||
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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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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 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
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 | |
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AIR BAGS | ||||||
DP92011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/22/1992 | 10/29/1992 | AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY | ||
Airbag failed to deploy | ||||||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
PE90038 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/02/1990 | 05/07/1990 | UNDER DASH FIRE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PARKING BRAKE | ||||||
PE90040 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/06/1990 | 06/11/1990 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | ||
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 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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AIR BAGS | |||
1 | |||
Consumer comments that shortly after purchase of vehicle, the diagnostic energy reserve module (derm) malfunctioned, which is part of the air bag restraint system, consumer would like to be reimbursed for his out of pocket expenses. *jg | |||
09/10/2001 | |||
Cannot get a replacement part from gmc . therefore i am forced to drive without the benefit of my air bag.*ak | |||
05/01/2001 | 07/01/1998 | ||
Computer that controls the air bag restrain system has malfunction. a light has come on the dash. i can't seem to get a replacement part. i have contact gm . appears gm. does not have a vendor to supply the part. gm customer service 800-222-1020 ext 57379 service number c04306084. my concern is the air bag according to gm could deploy at any time. how many additonal cars that gm makes has the same computer module that today is not available. i can't seem to get them concern.their comment to me is it will only inflate for 20 seconds. 20 seconds is a long time driving on the interstate. this is a major safety concern.*ak | |||
09/26/2000 | 5 | 04/01/1990 | |
During the lifetime of the vehicle i have had to replace the airbag sensors at least 5 times. others have complained about this same problem yet gm does not acknowledge the defect.*ak | |||
05/04/1997 | 1 | 05/04/1997 | |
Air bag has never worked since purchase (unspecified). | |||
04/01/1995 | 1 | ||
Airbag sensor failed. *sd | |||
03/11/1996 | |||
The corvette was sitting on the showroom floor and the airbag just deployed without incident. please describe. *ak | |||
09/26/1995 | 6 | ||
Air bag indicator light was stuck due to a defective electronic module that controls the system. *sd | |||
05/08/1995 | 1 | ||
Aor bag light keeps coming on. tt | |||
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
01/01/1996 | 1 | 11/13/1993 | |
Air bag warning light keep flashing. the consumer was told by a mechanic that there were bad connector on the air bag. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
02/01/1996 | 1 | ||
Other: air bag doesn't work due to failed diagnostic energy reserve module. *dsh | |||
08/01/1995 | |||
Drivers side air bag failure, air bag indicator light came on, dealer replaced air bag inflator module. tt | |||
The driver side air bag has failed light come on this is the second time in a year . tt | |||
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
01/20/2000 | 03/01/1990 | ||
I've read that there is a grounding issue in the air bag with this type/year vehicle causing warning light to come on and possible shut down or the system. is this a known safety issue? *ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
1 | |||
The diagnostic energy reserve module malfunctioned. consumer requested assistance in reimbursement. *tt *jb *ts | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
10/01/1998 | |||
A problem inherent to all 1990 corvettes is corrosion of the area where the airbag sensors are attached to the frame under the hood. this causes a grounding problem and the constant display of the infl rest warning light. it also deactivates the airbag. everything i read says it's due to a design flaw. why would such an important problem like this not result in a recall? | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
09/26/1995 | 6 | ||
Oil leak coming from the gasket at the rear of the intake manifold. *sd | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
03/09/1996 | 1 | ||
Fuel pressure regulator leaked, causing fire. | |||
OTHER | |||
100 | 09/01/1999 | ||
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
08/01/1992 | 1 | ||
Oil cooling lines leak, causing oil to cover bottom of car/drip on exhaust system. *sd | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
04/02/2006 | 59998 | 1 | |
Problem: i have a 1990 chevy corvette and the safety belt on the drives side of car has lockup or jammed in the safety belt retractor. consequence summary: if lockup occurs, it is impossible to pull belt out of the retractor. the occupant of a seat with an unusable safety belt is subject to increased risk of injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or accident. corrective summary: replace the safety belts if the lockup occurs. campaign number: 91v143000 date: 1991-sep-04 component: seat belts: front: anchorage campaign number: 91v143000 date: 1991-sep-04 component: seat belts: front: anchorage. i when to chevorlet in wilkes barre, pa and they told me my car was not part of the recall and would not fix the defective safety belt retractor free of charge. i understand, (correct me if i am wrong) than the manufacturer must replace it free of charge as it is a defective safety device on the vehicle. i find it odd that there was a recall of this part, but my car was not part of the recall. that was $154 plus labor to replace the safety belt retractor. *jb | |||
05/08/1995 | 1 | ||
Seat belts failed prior to recall (91v-143). *ak | |||
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
04/02/2006 | 59998 | 1 | |
Problem: i have a 1990 chevy corvette and the safety belt on the drives side of car has lockup or jammed in the safety belt retractor. consequence summary: if lockup occurs, it is impossible to pull belt out of the retractor. the occupant of a seat with an unusable safety belt is subject to increased risk of injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or accident. corrective summary: replace the safety belts if the lockup occurs. campaign number: 91v143000 date: 1991-sep-04 component: seat belts: front: anchorage campaign number: 91v143000 date: 1991-sep-04 component: seat belts: front: anchorage. i when to chevorlet in wilkes barre, pa and they told me my car was not part of the recall and would not fix the defective safety belt retractor free of charge. i understand, (correct me if i am wrong) than the manufacturer must replace it free of charge as it is a defective safety device on the vehicle. i find it odd that there was a recall of this part, but my car was not part of the recall. that was $154 plus labor to replace the safety belt retractor. *jb | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
11/23/1994 | 1 | ||
Anti lock brakes malfuctioned, dealer or manufacturer can't seem to get the part. tt | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
08/21/1990 | 1 | ||
During brake application vehicle pulls violently to the left. tt | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
07/03/1996 | 3 | ||
Vehicle pulls to left when brakes applied. (attorney for client) *dh | |||
SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
3 | 07/01/1997 | ||
With original type goodyear tires, the car seems to go into an oversteer condition when foot taken off of accelerator and steering turned slightly. car spins out. first time accidental. i can be on a freeway going straight, turn the steering slightly to the right, then to the left a little and let up on the gas and the car goes into a spin down the freeway. a fellow i worked with in california says this is normal, not for the year, but for all corvettes of this body style. has happened 3 times. contacted chevrolet dealership, they said there is not a problem with the car.*ak | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
08/09/1999 | 5 | 01/01/1994 | |
Sudden acceleration/vehicle coming to a stop when accelerated into a brick house /stalling problems | |||
06/01/1998 | 06/29/1990 | ||
Sudden acceleration while stopped. sys warning light flashed at the time and check engine soon light flashes quickly. | |||
VISIBILITY | |||
01/01/1990 | |||
Windshield delamination | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
1 | 03/01/1999 | ||
Experiencing front windshield wiper failure during moderate / heavy rainstorms, resulting in poor visibility and possible collision. *yc |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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PA | WILKES BARRE | 18701 | VALLEY CHEVORLET | (570) 821-2778 |