Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 1988
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
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Below you will find all available information on the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, manufacturered by New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc..
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Two Seaters 3-door/2-door hatchback.
Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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Chevrolet | 1Y1 2C1 4G1 4G3 6G1 J81 JG1 KL1 KL7 1G1 | Premium |
City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
15 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 493.72 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible?
- The 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 15 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 22 - 23 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is $3700.
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Where is the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible produced?
- The 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is produced in Bowling Green Kentucky, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible?
- There are 9 recall(s) for the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, additional information is below.
Recall 89393 [USA]: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Recall 59465 [USA]: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Recall 22586 [USA]: If lockup occurs, it is impossible to pull belt out ofthe retractor. the occupant of a seat with an unusable safety belt issubject to increased risk of injury or death in the event of a sudden stop oraccident.
Recall 23417 [USA]: Fracture in this assembly could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning.
Recall 26426 [USA]: This could result in partial loss of steering controland brakes, loss of tire air pressure, and sudden change in vehicle direction,which could result in crash without prior warning.
Recall 1993075 [Canada]: Emissions
Recall 1991126 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
Recall 1990020 [Canada]: Suspension
Recall 1988017 [Canada]: Suspension
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Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Corvette
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.7 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (350 V8) (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 15 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.7 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 4105 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (350 V8) (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Vehicle record id 4122 Model name (carline) Corvette Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 18.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 32.0 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Corvette
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.7 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (350 V8) (FFS) Transmission Manual 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 15 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.7 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 4106 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (350 V8) (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Vehicle record id 4123 Model name (carline) Corvette Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 19.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 31.0 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Corvette Convertible
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.7 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (350 V8) (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 15 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.7 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 4105 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (350 V8) (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Vehicle record id 4124 Model name (carline) Corvette Convertible Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 18.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 32.0 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Corvette Convertible
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.7 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (350 V8) (FFS) Transmission Manual 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 15 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 5.7 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 4106 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (350 V8) (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Vehicle record id 4125 Model name (carline) Corvette Convertible Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 19.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 31.0 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
Brake pull investigation # DP96006
The petitions stated that:"we represent the owner of a 1990 chevrolet corvette which, when the brakes were applied, suddently, violently, and unexpectedly pulls to the left.This is a intermittent defect which does not occur with an regularity."
Throttle sticking investigation # EA92005
There is no summary currently available
Tie rod socket failure investigation # PE90032
There is no summary currently available
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
Variable | Value |
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Body Class | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback |
DisplacementCC | 5700.0 |
DisplacementCI | 347.83534133997 |
DisplacementL | 5.7 |
Doors | 2 |
Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
Engine Cylinders | 8 |
Engine Manufacturer | CPC |
Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
Fuel Injection Type | Throttle Body Fuel Injection (TBI) |
Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
Make | CHEVROLET |
MakeID | 467 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Manufacturer Id | 984 |
Model | Corvette |
ModelID | 1831 |
Model Year | 1988 |
NCSA Body Type | 3-door/2-door hatchback |
NCSA Make | Chevrolet |
NCSA Model | Corvette |
Plant City | BOWLING GREEN |
Plant Company Name | GMAD |
Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
Plant State | KENTUCKY |
Seat Belts All | Manual |
VIN | 1G1YY2180J5109194 |
Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 20200716 |
Contacted the manufacturer on the open seat belt recall. They stated they no longer make the seat belt and i am on my own to fix the recall. Seat belts are failing as per the recall and are no longer safe to operate.
No | No | N | None | None | 20200715 |
Contacted the manufacturer on the open seat belt recall. They stated they no longer make the seat belt and i am on my own to fix the recall. Seat belts are failing as per the recall and are no longer safe to operate.
No | No | N | None | None | 20200221 |
Seatbelts are not working correctly. Passenger side is locked and will not release. Driver side works but when i hit the brakes the belt did not lock.
No | No | N | None | None | 20200220 |
Seatbelts are not working correctly. Passenger side is locked and will not release. Driver side works but when i hit the brakes the belt did not lock.
No | No | N | None | None | 20100727 |
Hello, my car is an 88 corvette. I brought it out this week to get it inspected. I has been garaged all winter. Before taking it to the inspection place i took it for a short ride. Taking a slight curve i noticed it seemed a flat tire. Found the problem to be a broken rear left tire rod bar. Couldn't believe that broke? After checking on the internet i see that was a problem and in some cases accidents occurred. I e-mailed gm about this problem and have yet to get an answer back and my car is still not usable. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20070630 |
1988 chevrolet corvette caught fire under the driver seat motor due to a shorted wire. *kb the consumer stated there was only smoke that emitted from the seat, which was put out with a fire extinguisher. Ohio traffic crash report. *jb
No | No | N | None | None | 20050807 |
Dt: the contact received recall 89c17 on 08/05/2005 concerning tie rod assembly. And gm was unable to remedy the problem within 5 days. The vehicle was unsafe to drive, but the dealership refused to acknowledge it, and gm supported the dealership. He contacted the dealer on 8-8-05. They were unable to review his car until 8-18-05. They could not remedy the problem until 8-30-05. The recall concerned a defect in the rear wheel tire rod assembly that may fatigue or fracture, which could result in loss of vehicle control or/and crash. This happened on 7-25-05, and he lost control of the car. Both the dealership and gm were telling him the car was safe to drive. *ak
No | No | N | None | None | 20050331 |
Dt: contact states there was a melt down in the fuel cell. There is a switch that could not be identified by the local service dealer. *ak
No | No | N | None | None | 19990108 |
No summary
VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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1G1YY2182J5116132 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY2189J5113020 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY3184J5120687 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY318XJ5106048 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY2180J5109194 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY2181J5121726 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY2183J5106449 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY2188J5116880 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY3185J5100500 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY2185J5114729 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY2186J5114741 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY2180J5114797 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY2188J5112005 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY3189J5115999 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY2180J5100835 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY2185J5117002 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY3183J5112659 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY218XJ5114449 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY218XJ5121353 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY2183J5114261 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY2188J5113025 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY2186J5122550 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1YY318XJ5101321 | 1988 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |