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1991 Chevrolet

Corvette

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

Chevrolet Corvette: best and worst years

Recalls NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

91V143000 Sep 4, 1991 SEAT BELTSUNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATIONS AND OCCUPANT USAGE CONDITIONS, THE SAFETY BELTS CAN LOCKUP OR JAM IN THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR.

Summary: UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATIONS AND OCCUPANT USAGE CONDITIONS, THE SAFETY BELTS CAN LOCKUP OR JAM IN THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: REPLACE THE SAFETY BELTS IF THE LOCKUP OCCURS.

Vehicles covered (all models): 231,833

Full notice

Source: NHTSA

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SEAT BELTS30%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC19%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
  • EQUIPMENT11%
  • TIRES7%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 27 total.

Chevrolet Corvette: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP96006opened May 14, 1996SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    BRAKE PULL

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

Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.