Complaints
15
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#11 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
#21 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
#31 complaints
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 149,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | 1 | — | 76,700 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — |
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