Vehicle speed controlRecall 85V-029 · 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 85V-029 covers 47,081 1984 Chevrolet Corvette for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V029000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM SOLENOID VALVES MAY MALFUNCTION AT ANY TIME THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED AND CAUSE UNEXPECTED ENGINE ACCELERATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
INSTALL AND RELOCATE A NEW CRUISE CONTROL SERVO ASSEMBLY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH RPO K34 CRUISE CONTROL. SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1983 to August 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.