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Overview
- Body
- Two SeatersEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/15/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/15/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/15/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/15/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/15/2026
Engine & performance
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/15/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/15/2026
- MPG City
- 15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/15/2026
- MPG Comb
- 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/15/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,700EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/15/2026
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/15/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 15 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 1
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 notice86V120000 Aug 26, 1986 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSEVERE AND UNUSUAL BRAKING CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CENTER VALVE.
Summary: SEVERE AND UNUSUAL BRAKING CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CENTER VALVE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF SUFFICIENT DAMAGE OCCURS, LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES MAY OCCUR WITH INCREASED PEDAL TRAVEL AND REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY. THE REDUCTION OF BRAKING ABILITY AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: NEW MASTER CYLINDER CENTER VALVE AND RELATED PARTS WILL BE INSTALLED.
Vehicles covered (all models): 18,223
Full notice86V056000 Apr 28, 1986 EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT.
Summary: THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. NOTE: ALSO, SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 86V131000.
Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
Vehicles covered (all models): 93,317
Full noticeSource: NHTSA
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- SEAT BELTS47%
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC40%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%
- SERVICE BRAKES7%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 15 total.
Chevrolet Corvette: best and worst yearsFederal 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
PE90041opened Feb 8, 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
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