1979 CHEVROLET CorvetteChevrolet Corvette 1979

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints

Below you will find all available information on the 1979 CHEVROLET Corvette, manufacturered by New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc..

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
CHEVROLET1Y1 2C1 4G1 4G3 6G1 J81 JG1 KL1 KL7 1G1
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 1979 CHEVROLET Corvette produced?
     - The 1979 CHEVROLET Corvette is produced in Fremont Ca, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 1979 CHEVROLET Corvette?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 1979 CHEVROLET Corvette, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 89386 [USA]: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

  • Recall 63366 [USA]: Under these conditions, the vehicle operator may not be able to stop the car, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

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Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoFireN NoneNone20080824

Driver of 1979 chevy corvette heard a bang under the hood and pulled off the road onto the shoulder. The vehicle caught a fire and burned. The fire started after an oil hose broke and sprayed oil onto the hot engine. The conclusion was made after seeing approximately 700 feet of oil residue on the roadway leading from the vehicle back to the center lane. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0361-89. *jb

NoNoN NoneNone

Consumer believes he was a victim of fraud, he was told by the salesman that the parts on vehicle were orignal, however vehicle began to run rough at low speeds and would frequently stall when at idle, there was also an engine oil leak as well as a leaky head gasket.*jb

NoNoN NoneNone

The right rear tire has a leak, tire info not given. Nlm

NoNoN NoneNone

The vehicle was running very rough at low speeds and would frequently stall when at idle, the engine leaks oil due to faulty head gasket. Nlm

NoNoN NoneNone

The muffler was making a loud rattling noise. Nlm

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