1987 Chevrolet Corvette Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.

19861988
Complaints
25
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1987 Chevrolet Corvette Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

Avg mileage:97,345 mi
#23 complaints

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

#33 complaints

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.

Seat Belt Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,345
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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1987 Chevrolet Corvette — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 Chevrolet Corvette has 25 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belt Issues with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette?
Top reported problems: Seat Belt Issues (8 complaints, avg 97,345 mi); Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage (3 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Retractor (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 97,345 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1987 Chevrolet Corvette?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Corvette reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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