1981 CHEVROLET CorvetteChevrolet Corvette 1981

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details

Below you will find all available information on the 1981 CHEVROLET Corvette, manufacturered by New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc..
The vehicle is described as a 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
CHEVROLET1Y1 2C1 4G1 4G3 6G1 J81 JG1 KL1 KL7 1G1 Gasoline
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 1981 CHEVROLET Corvette produced?
     - The 1981 CHEVROLET Corvette is produced in Fremont Ca, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 1981 CHEVROLET Corvette?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 1981 CHEVROLET Corvette, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • 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.

NHTSA decoded information from VIN

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
Additional Error TextIn 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 ClassCoupe
DisplacementCC5700.0
DisplacementCI347.83534133997
DisplacementL5.7
Doors2
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Engine Cylinders8
Engine ManufacturerChevrolet
Error Code4,14
Error Text4 - 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 PrimaryGasoline
MakeCHEVROLET
MakeID467
ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Id984
ModelCorvette
ModelID1831
Model Year1981
NCSA Body Type2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe
NCSA MakeChevrolet
NCSA ModelCorvette
Possible Values(11:15679ADGHJLNRTWXY)
Seat Belts AllManual
SuggestedVIN1G1AY8762B!402544
VIN1G1AY8762BS402544
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20180611

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!

NoNoN NoneNone19971213

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

NoNoN NoneNone

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.

Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
1G1AY8765B24189781981Corvette ,
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1G1AY8762B51046551981CorvetteBOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G1AY8763B51066251981CorvetteBOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA)
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