Chevrolet Corvette 1988

• Recall 89393 [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 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.
  Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
  honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.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 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.
  Under certain vehicle operations and occupant usage conditions, the safety belts can lockup or jam in the safety belt retractor.
  replace the safety belts if the lockup occurs.
  system: safety belts.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

• Recall 23417 [USA]: Fracture in this assembly could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning.
  Rear wheel tie rod assembly may fatigue and could fracture at the inboard bearing due to high inner joint rocking torque.
  replace faulty tie rod assemblies.
  system: rear wheel tie rods.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

• 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.
  Missing weld that attaches wheel center to the rim could allow wheel center to separate from the rim.
  replace wheels with missing welds.
  system: wheel welds.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 17 inch wheels.

• Recall 1993075 [Canada]: Emissions
  These vehicles may not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 1105 - evaporative emissions. Two (2) suspect evaporative emission hoses may deteriorate, crack and leak. Correction: suspect evaporative emission hoses will be replaced with improved hoses which will be secured with hose clamps.

• Recall 1991126 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Note: owner self inspection - repair only if problem occurs. The seat belt may lock-up or jam in the retractor. If this occurs, vehicle occupants will be unable to use the seat belt. Thus, in the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants will be more at risk of injury. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and any retractor side belts locking up or jammed will be replaced.

• Recall 1990020 [Canada]: Suspension
  The rear wheel tie rod assembly may fatigue and fracture at the inboard bearing due to high inner-joint rocking torque. A fracture in this assembly could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning

• Recall 1988017 [Canada]: Suspension
  On vehicles with 17" wheels, the weld attaching the wheel centre to the rim may be missing. Depending on conditions, the weld centre could separate from the rim or rotate within the rim. This could result in partial loss of steering control and brakes, loss of tire air pressure and sudden change in vehicle direction, possibly resulting in a crash without prior warning. Correction: wheels will be inspected and those with missing welds will be replaced.

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

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Brake pull investigation as of 19960514

  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."
  

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• Throttle sticking investigation as of 19920130

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Tie rod socket failure investigation as of 19900112

  There is no summary currently available
  

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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Power seat failure, overheating and causing electrical short due a faulty wiring harness under the seat. *ak

Alternator failed repeatedly, causing vehicle to stall/loss of electrical power. Also, abs brakes failed. *ak

Problems with oil leaks, driver seat was broken and electric antenna stopped working.*mr three weeks after having purchased the car the transmission went out as well. The consumer had to pay $2500.00 for a new transmission. The dealership denied him of a warranty after being promised one. The consumer stated no one informed him that the vehicle needed brakes, a new clutch, valve covers, gaskets, intake gaskets and transmission seals. *cb *jb

The seat belt was getting caught in the retractor, consumer replaced the seat belt and the problem started to happen again. *mjs