Skip to content
Trimslate
SavedHelp

1990 Chevrolet

Corvette

Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L, (350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI)

Chevrolet Corvette: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Two SeatersEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
176 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
47 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
96 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,300 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
34
Reported injuries
2

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS41%
  • SEAT BELTS21%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC5%
  • SUSPENSION5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 39 total.

Chevrolet Corvette: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.