Chevrolet Corvette 1991
Model Corvette made in 1991 by Chevrolet got 28 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, power train and visibility. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts. The car has one 5.7l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 6 gears | RWD | 16/25/19 | 18/32/22 | Premium | $ 1144 | 1 | 900918 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/24/19 | 18/31/22 | Premium | $ 1144 | 1 | 891221 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 6 gears | RWD | 16/26/20 | 18/33/23 | Premium | $ 1088 | 1 | 900918 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
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 - 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 08/09/1993 | 2 | ||
| The computer that holds the air bag system was replaced at 38,000 and the car is at 42,000 miles need to be replaced now . tt the replaced module also failed. the consumer says several vehicles of this make experience the same problem. *yh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/2004 | |||
| Mr. brooks: at my request, the mva division of investigative services has undertaken to reconstruct its investigative report on your complaint against agustin triguero from 2006. the reason for having to reconstruct the report is that the exhibits listed on page 4 of that report no longer exist in originals or copies we have been able to locate within the mva or our archives. that being the case, the mva investigator contacted ourisman rockmont chevrolet to obtain copies of what documentation still remained in its files. attached is a pdf file containing copies of those records provided by the dealership. that is all we have at this point. if any more documents become available, mr. danz or i will provide them to you. very truly yours, jonathan acton, iiassistant attorney general we still have no recieved doucumentation from the attorney geneneral office and the confidence we have is because there is no doucuments consumer protection laws governing odometer fraud and false advertising. 10/20/11 show details hide details jonathan acton jonathan actonjacton@mdot.state.md.us | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 5 | |||
| Generator failure causes vehicle to stop dead on the road. | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 4 | ||
| Alternator failed 4 times. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 12/07/2000 | 08/01/2000 | ||
| Car caught on fire due to electrical system and burned the whole car up.*ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| I have just learned that my car uses the same bose amplifiers that the 1991 q45 and 1991 acura legend have. they have both been recalled due to fire hazard identified by a popping or hissing noise, both of which occurred on 2 of my 4 amps so far. if these amps are manufactured by the same company, shouldn't the corvette amps be recalled also ?*ak | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 4 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Bose speakers overheat and fill passenger compartment with smoke. these amplifiers are identical to the accura amplifiers which were recalled by the manufacturer.*ak | |||
| 07/31/1999 | 1 | 07/31/1999 | |
| Cd player failed. *et | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 06/01/1994 | |||
| Driver side seat belt is unusable as it is locked in the retracted position. i was interested to note that a recall was issued concerning this problem. when i purchased the car used (3 yrs. old) at a chevrolet dealership they made no mention of the recall nor had they corrected it. the other issue is related to the rear drivetrain. under heavy acceleration, the car has a tendency to have the back end slide sideways when the auto transmission shifts from 1st to 2nd. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 07/29/2010 | 106000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet corvette. while the vehicle was parked he attempted to use the seat belt but the seat belt would not come out of the retractor. he called an authorized dealer and they advised him that they would look into the failure and call him back. he made several calls to the dealer and no one called him back. he called the manufacture and was referred back to the dealer. the contact reference recall 91v143000, component: seat belts:front:anchorage. the dealer advised him that the part for the recall was no longer available. the dealer verified that the vehicle was part of the recall. the contact stated the vehicle was a gift. the failure mileage was 106,000 and the current mileage was 106,100. vwb | |||
| 04/22/2009 | 107000 | 1 | 04/04/2009 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet corvette. the seat belt retractor on the driver and passenger side will not lock. the dealer stated that gm will not supply the parts for the seat belt and are no longer making the seat belts for that year, make and model vehicle. the failure mileage was 107,000. updated 05/11/09.*jb | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 04/22/2009 | 107000 | 1 | 04/04/2009 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet corvette. the seat belt retractor on the driver and passenger side will not lock. the dealer stated that gm will not supply the parts for the seat belt and are no longer making the seat belts for that year, make and model vehicle. the failure mileage was 107,000. updated 05/11/09.*jb | |||
| 06/01/1994 | |||
| Driver side seat belt is unusable as it is locked in the retracted position. i was interested to note that a recall was issued concerning this problem. when i purchased the car used (3 yrs. old) at a chevrolet dealership they made no mention of the recall nor had they corrected it. the other issue is related to the rear drivetrain. under heavy acceleration, the car has a tendency to have the back end slide sideways when the auto transmission shifts from 1st to 2nd. | |||
| 04/14/1994 | 4 | ||
| Seat bellt locked up and failed to releas eprior to/after recall repairs 91v-143). *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/24/1998 | 5 | ||
| Seat belts on the driver's side lock up. not able to use them due to the belts not releasing. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| While starting vehicle and without warning vehicle accelerated. consumer applied brakes, but brakes become inoperable, resulting in a head on collision consumer sustained minor injuries.*ak | |||
| While starting vehicle and without warning vehicle accelerated. consumer applies brakes, brakes become inoperable, resulting in a head-on collision. consumer sustained minor injuries.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 08/09/1997 | |||
| While driving the vehicle about 25 mph the right front brake caliper just fell off. the caliper just rubbed on wheel, and when putting on brakes it grabbed. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/08/1998 | 03/01/1997 | ||
| The design of the location of the battery which is over the steel brake line leaked and corroded the brake line, causing an explosion and loss of the braking system, and almost an accident. *ak | |||
| 07/19/1996 | |||
| Abs: brake hose line punctured, brake pedal goes to floor, caused loss of vehicle control, near causing accident, abs locked up. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 05/06/2011 | 53000 | ||
| Tl-----------the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that all four valve stems fractured while driving over 5 mph. the tire manufacturer was goodyear eagle f1. the dot#: mkx26fhr10007. size 275/40zr17. the goodyear dealer diagnosed that the valve stems were defective. the failure was not repaired. nw | |||
| 05/06/2011 | 53000 | ||
| Tl -the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that all four valve stem broke while he was driving. the tire manufacturer was goodyear eagle f1. the dot#: mkx26fhr10007. size 275/40zr17. the goodyear dealer diagnosed that the valve stems were defective. the failure was not repaired. nw | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| While starting vehicle and without warning vehicle accelerated. consumer applies brakes, brakes become inoperable, resulting in a head-on collision. consumer sustained minor injuries.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| While starting vehicle and without warning vehicle accelerated. consumer applied brakes, but brakes become inoperable, resulting in a head on collision consumer sustained minor injuries.*ak | |||