1989 Chevrolet CorvetteChevrolet Corvette 1989

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1989 Chevrolet Corvette, manufacturered by New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc..
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Two Seaters Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Chevrolet1Y1 2C1 4G1 4G3 6G1 J81 JG1 KL1 KL7 1G1 Premium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
15 MPG23 MPG493.72 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1989 Chevrolet Corvette?
     - The 1989 Chevrolet Corvette has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 15 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 23 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1989 Chevrolet Corvette?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1989 Chevrolet Corvette can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1989 Chevrolet Corvette?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is $3700.
  • Where is the 1989 Chevrolet Corvette produced?
     - The 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is produced in Bowling Green Kentucky, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 1989 Chevrolet Corvette?
     - There are 7 recall(s) for the 1989 Chevrolet Corvette, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 89394 [USA]: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

  • Recall 59466 [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.

  • Recall 22587 [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.

  • Recall 23418 [USA]: Fracture in this assembly could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning.

  • Recall 1993075 [Canada]: Emissions

  • Recall 1991126 [Canada]: Seats and restraints

  • Recall 1990020 [Canada]: Suspension

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Corvette

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.7
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(350 V8) (FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-8750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 116.5283
    City mpg for fuel type 1,15
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.7
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4100
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(350 V8) (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3700
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Vehicle record id5243
    Model name (carline)Corvette
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 118.8889
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 132.0
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-8750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Corvette

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.7
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(350 V8) (FFS)
    TransmissionManual 6-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-8750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 116.5283
    City mpg for fuel type 1,15
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.7
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4106
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(350 V8) (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3700
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Vehicle record id5244
    Model name (carline)Corvette
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionManual 6-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 118.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 132.0513
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-8750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Corvette Convertible

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.7
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(350 V8) (FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-8750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 116.5283
    City mpg for fuel type 1,15
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.7
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4100
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(350 V8) (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3700
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Vehicle record id5245
    Model name (carline)Corvette Convertible
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 118.8889
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 132.0
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-8750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Corvette Convertible

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.7
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(350 V8) (FFS)
    TransmissionManual 6-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-8750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 116.5283
    City mpg for fuel type 1,15
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.7
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4106
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(350 V8) (FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3700
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Vehicle record id5246
    Model name (carline)Corvette Convertible
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    TransmissionManual 6-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 118.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 132.0513
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-8750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

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

  • 01697 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: No serial data communications using the tech 1 with a 1986 or newer camaro, firebird or corvette with a 5.0 or 5.7 litre engine. Sit bulletin 1450640. *tt
  • 010729004 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Information regarding corvette zf six speed manual transmission. Nlm
  • 9313110 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR: Rear lift window hard to open/hinge loose to glass. *tw
Known Recall Investigations
  • Brake pull investigation # DP96006

    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."

  • Tie rod socket failure investigation # PE90032

    There is no summary currently available

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
Body ClassHatchback/Liftback/Notchback
DisplacementCC5700.0
DisplacementCI347.83534133997
DisplacementL5.7
Doors2
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Engine Cylinders8
Engine ManufacturerCPC
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Injection TypeThrottle Body Fuel Injection (TBI)
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
MakeCHEVROLET
MakeID467
ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Id984
ModelCorvette
ModelID1831
Model Year1989
NCSA Body Type3-door/2-door hatchback
NCSA MakeChevrolet
NCSA ModelCorvette
Plant CityBOWLING GREEN
Plant Company NameGMAD
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Plant StateKENTUCKY
Seat Belts AllManual
SeriesCorvette & Convertible
VIN1G1YY2185K5111671
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20140901

Tl* the contact owns a 1989 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that the passenger side seat belt had seized without warning. As a result, the seat belt failed to retract. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 91v143000 (seat belts) however, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. Part distribution disconnect. Updated 10/18/16*lj updated 10/19/16.*jb

NoNoN NoneNone20070202

Tl*the contact owns a 1989 chevrolet corvette. While decelerating, the contact heard a clumping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the u joints. The failure recurred after the vehicle left the dealer. The mechanic stated that the rear wheel tie rod assembly needed to be replaced. The speed and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 149,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20040709

Consumer noticed that the driver's side seat belt did not retract. The retractor was jammed. Consumer will contact the dealership. *ak manufacturer would not authorize dealership to replace seat belt retractor even though there was a safety recall 91v143000 for the jamming seat belt retractor. *tt

NoNoN NoneNone20030831

I have a recall on my 1989 chevrolet corvette and when i took it in to the local chevrolet dealer they said that they do not have that recall. It was the one for the rear suspension.*ak

NoNoN NoneNone20020711

Complete failure of dot approved stainless braided teflon brake line, the line came apart on the connection where it enters into the caliper. This caused all brake fluid to leave the system, leaving little to no brakes. People tend to buy these type of brake lines because they do not fail, as the ome rubber line can. The maker of these brake line are russell performance products at 2645 gundry ave., signal hill, ca 90806. They are sold under the name "street legal stainless braided teflon brake lines. Thank you.*ak

NoNoN NoneNone20001203

Consumer has no inside lights on dashboard. At night gauges aren't visible . Dealer refuses to fix the lights unless consumer is paying for it.*ak

NoNoN NoneNone19990614

Front brake pads have been shortened because of the effects of poor stamping. This condition causes excessive wear of the plates and fracturing of the brake shoe holder. Contacted retailer and manufacturer. *ml

NoNoN NoneNone19990529

This has been recalled. If the vehicle has never been in for this recall is it still eligible to be fixed?No safety defect listed in summary. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19980919

While driving rear suspension fractured, almost causing consumer to have a collision. *ak

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1G1YY3180K51224991989CorvetteBOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA)
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1G1YY3185K51213951989CorvetteBOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA)

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