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1987 Chevrolet CorvetteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints211 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage99kSeat belts, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette has problems

21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seat belts130
Electrical system31
Steering20
Suspension20
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Seats10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1987 Chevrolet Corvette recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other Corvette year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Corvette median. How we score

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5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BRAKE PULLDP96006 · closed Oct 18, 1996
    No recall
  2. SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR FAILEA90033 · closed Sep 9, 1991
    Led to recall 91V-143
  3. THROTTLE STICKINGEA92005 · closed Jan 29, 1993
    No recall
  4. TIE ROD SOCKET FAILUREPE90032 · closed Mar 22, 1990
    Led to recall 90V-032
  5. SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR FAILPE90041 · closed Jun 11, 1990
    No recall
In owners' words

What Corvette owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WAS INOPERABLE AND WOULD NOT PULL OUT OF THE RETRACTOR. SEAVIEW BUICK GMC (17909 HWY 99, LYNNWOOD, WA 98037, [PHONE]) WAS CONTACTED, BUT COULD NOT CHECK FOR RECALLS BECAUSE THE VIN COULD NOT BE LOOKED UP…
Complaint 11266987 · Oct 8, 2019 · 175,000 miles
BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SEATBELTS ARE JAMMED AN UNUSEABLE. REAR SUSPENSION, BEARING MAKING NOISES. SEAT CONTROLS DRIVERS SIDE INOPERABLE
Complaint 11155384 · Dec 1, 2018 · 85,000 miles
I HAD ABOUT A 2 HOUR DRIVE AND WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION I ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE CAR THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT TIGHTENED UP AND WOULD NOT RELEASE I COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE TILL I FOUND A 12 IN SCREWDRIVER TO PRY THE SEATBELT TENSIONER APART TO RELEASE THE BELT IT AN OLDER CAR AND…
Complaint 10870238 · May 22, 2016 · 80 miles

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