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1985 Chevrolet

Corvette

Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

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 BELTS50%
  • POWER TRAIN13%
  • STEERING13%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING6%
  • PARKING BRAKE6%
  • SUSPENSION6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 16 total.

Chevrolet Corvette: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP96006opened May 14, 1996SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    BRAKE PULL

  • EA92005opened Jan 30, 1992VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

    THROTTLE STICKING

  • EA90033opened Jun 11, 1990SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR FAIL

  • PE90032opened Jan 12, 1990SUSPENSION

    TIE ROD SOCKET FAILURE

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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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