Complaints
26
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
SEAT BELTS
Avg mileage:41,667 mi
#22 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
#31 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 7 | — | — | 41,667 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 85,372 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | 85,372 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 85,372 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 85,372 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 85,372 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 20,235 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — |
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