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1993 Chevrolet

Corvette

Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L, (350 V8) (FFS)

Chevrolet Corvette: best and worst years

Recalls NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

92V160000 Nov 8, 1992 STEERINGTHE POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE, CAUSING POWER STEERING FLUID TO SPRAY FROM HOSE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Summary: THE POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE, CAUSING POWER STEERING FLUID TO SPRAY FROM HOSE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Consequence: THE POWER STEERING FLUID IS FLAMMABLE AND COULD CAUSEAN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy: REPLACE THE POWER STEERING GEAR INLET HOSE WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN.

Vehicles covered (all models): 5,152

Full notice

Source: NHTSA

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC16%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL16%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
  • POWER TRAIN12%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 25 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

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