1990 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 3
- Fires 0
- Injuries 2
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 14 | 41.2% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | 17.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 5.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 2 | 5.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 5.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 5.9% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 5.9% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | 5.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 41.2% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 1995-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1995-Q3 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 1996-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1996-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 1996-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1998-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1998-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1999-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1999-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 1999-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2000-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2000-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2001-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2001-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2001-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2002-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2003-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2007-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2010-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2014-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2014-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 90V008000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 91V143000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 06E043000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 07E088000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE90032 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE90038 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE90040 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | DP92011 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | DP96006 |
Safety Recalls (4)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 06E043000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy:
- HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 07E088000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy:
- HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 90V008000
- Report date
- Component:
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Consequence:
- LINE ENDS COULD CRACK CAUSING A FUEL LEAK THAT COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
- Remedy:
- INSTALL NEW FUEL LINES WITH CORRECT END FLARE CONFIGURATION.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 91V143000
- Report date
- Component:
- SEAT BELTS
- 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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
No complaints match the current filters.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-22.