1980 CHEVROLET CORVETTEChevrolet Corvette 1980

Complaint Information: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 89387 [USA]: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
    Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. The affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing. Fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
    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.
    customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 63367 [USA]: Under these conditions, the vehicle operator may not be able to stop the car, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
    Remanufacturerd rear brake calipers, part nos. 18-7019, 18-7020, 16-7019, and 16-7020, manufactured from february 1, 2002, to april, 25, 2003., and for use on 1965 thru 1982 chevrolet corvettes. The subject brake calipers were manufactured using improperly manufactured piston seals. These seals are intended to prevent fluid leakage between the caliper housing and the pistons. These brake calipers are for use only on 1965 thru 1982 chevrolet corvette vehicles. This recall does not involve general motors corporation or any of its products.
    cardone will notify its customers and all unsold inventory will be repurchased and will provide a full refund to customers. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cardone at 215-912-3000.
    also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone19980929

Cracked front crossmember and frame side rails, other corvette owners stated this is normal, but the 2-piece crossmember was pulled apart and caused the front frame rails to come in towards the engine, this in turned caused the power steering pump pulley to come in contact with the frame. Also there were cracks where the rubber stops on the upper a-arms come in contact with the frame rails.

NoNoN NoneNone19970602

Left side frame is rusted from transmission to differential cross members, preventing left rear wheel from being aligned.

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