1981 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette.
Complaints
11
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
#23 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
#31 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 84,000 mi |
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