Chevrolet Corvette 1981
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details
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Where is the 1981 CHEVROLET Corvette produced?
- The 1981 CHEVROLET Corvette is produced in Fremont Ca, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 1981 CHEVROLET Corvette?
- There are 2 recall(s) for the 1981 CHEVROLET Corvette, additional information is below.
Recall 89388 [USA]: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Recall 63368 [USA]: Under these conditions, the vehicle operator may not be able to stop the car, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
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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Additional Error Text | In the Possible values section, the Numeric value before the : indicates the position in error and the values after the : indicate the possible values that are allowed in this position. Unused position(s): 11; |
Body Class | Coupe |
DisplacementCC | 5700.0 |
DisplacementCI | 347.83534133997 |
DisplacementL | 5.7 |
Doors | 2 |
Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
Engine Cylinders | 8 |
Engine Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
Error Code | 4,14 |
Error Text | 4 - VIN corrected, error in one position only (indicated by ! in Suggested VIN), multiple matches found; 14 - Unable to provide information for some of the characters in the VIN, based on the manufacturer submission. |
Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
Make | CHEVROLET |
MakeID | 467 |
Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
Manufacturer Id | 984 |
Model | Corvette |
ModelID | 1831 |
Model Year | 1981 |
NCSA Body Type | 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe |
NCSA Make | Chevrolet |
NCSA Model | Corvette |
Possible Values | (11:15679ADGHJLNRTWXY) |
Seat Belts All | Manual |
SuggestedVIN | 1G1AY8762B!402544 |
VIN | 1G1AY8762BS402544 |
Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 20180611 |
I've had an upper control arm bolt come out 4 times on my car causing the wheel to tuck under the car. I also had a lower control arm bolt come out once. I've been lucky, it's always happened when i was turning around or going slow. However, the first time it happened, i was pulling away from the curb in front of my house, and it sounded like a rock shot out from under the tire. I stopped and took a look at things and looked at the street but didn't see a it or bolt or anything, and figured it was a rock. It drove fine, got on the freeway and my car seeed to drift to the right. I gave it a normal small correction and shot half way across the lane next to me then back across my lane. Let's just say i almost lost control of the vehicle. Scared me! Now i know why they call them control arms! I was wondering if the control arm bolts coming loose are an inherent problem with these vehicles, because i've had my car for about 15 years and it's been a real problem with mine. Very dangerous and i've been very lucky. A couple of times i just got off the freeway a few minutes before it came apart. Once i was coming to a stop at a stop sign when it happened. It felt like i got a flat till i looked at my wheel all crooked on my car. Once pulling away from a curb. The other times i was going slow makin a turn. Very lucky! I don't have receipts for the repairs or pictures. I've been lucky it just made the wheel tuck under and didn''t do damage to anything else. But if i had been going fast, who knows the damage it could have caused? I see this as super dangerous! I've asked a mechanic if the bolts could be drilled and a castle nut and pin be used to prevent this from happening again? I don't remember the answer. I have a different mechanic who helps me with my car. I need to ask him what he thinks the best solution to this problem is, because i'm beyond tired of it. Thanks!
No | No | N | None | None | 19971213 |
Fuel tank which is made of a steel outer shell with an inner liner of high density polyethylene developed a crack in both front lower corners. This permitted fuel to enter between the steel tank and the liner. The condensation in the fuel rusted the outer tank, resulting in a fuel leak. *ak
No | No | N | None | None |
Fuel tank's plastic liner cracked in the front lower corners causing the fuel tank's outer steel shell to rust and cause a leak.
VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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1G1AY8765B2418978 | 1981 | Corvette | , |
1G1AY8762BS402544 | 1981 | Corvette | , |
1G1AY8763B5103398 | 1981 | Corvette | BOWLING BOWL KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1AY8765BS408595 | 1981 | Corvette | , |
1G1AY8769BS419180 | 1981 | Corvette | , |
1G1AY8761BS401658 | 1981 | Corvette | , |
1G1AY8761B5401384 | 1981 | Corvette | BOWLING BOWL KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1AY8767BS415130 | 1981 | Corvette | , |
1G1AY8769B5108962 | 1981 | Corvette | BOWLING BOWL KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1AY8769B5103597 | 1981 | Corvette | BOWLING BOWL KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1AY8766BS405818 | 1981 | Corvette | , |
1G1AY8768BS401057 | 1981 | Corvette | , |
1G1AY8765B5102706 | 1981 | Corvette | BOWLING BOWL KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1AY8767BS402832 | 1981 | Corvette | , |
1G1AY8768B5105681 | 1981 | Corvette | BOWLING BOWL KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1AY8761BS400316 | 1981 | Corvette | , |
1G1AY8767BS403396 | 1981 | Corvette | , |
1G1AY8769BS416473 | 1981 | Corvette | , |
1G1AY8767B5106188 | 1981 | Corvette | BOWLING BOWL KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1AY8761BS401563 | 1981 | Corvette | , |
1G1AY8762B5104655 | 1981 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1AY8763B5106625 | 1981 | Corvette | BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1AY8768B5105938 | 1981 | Corvette | BOWLING BOWL KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA) |
1G1AY8768BS400992 | 1981 | Corvette | , |