1987 Chevrolet Corvette Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1987 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

Most common 1987 Chevrolet Corvette problems

Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	15
Electrical System	3
Suspension	2
Steering	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Seats	1

What owners report

2019-10-08, Seat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WAS INOPERABLE AND WOULD NOT PULL OUT OF THE RETRACTOR. SEAVIEW BUICK GMC (17909 HWY 99, LYNNWOOD, WA 98037, (425) 742-1920) WAS CONTACTED, BUT COULD NOT CHECK FOR RECALLS BECAUSE THE VIN COULD NOT BE LOOKED UP IN THEIR SYSTEM. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 91V143000 (SEAT BELTS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED THE SAME INFORMATION AS THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 175,000.

2018-12-01, Seat Belts
BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SEATBELTS ARE JAMMED AN UNUSEABLE. REAR SUSPENSION, BEARING MAKING NOISES. SEAT CONTROLS DRIVERS SIDE INOPERABLE

2017-04-03, Seat Belts
GM WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL FOR TWO (2) RECALLS - 91C25 & 91C26 SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS THAT ARE JAMMED.

2016-05-22, Seat Belts
I HAD ABOUT A 2 HOUR DRIVE AND WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION I ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE CAR THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT TIGHTENED UP AND WOULD NOT RELEASE I COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE TILL I FOUND A 12 IN SCREWDRIVER TO PRY THE SEATBELT TENSIONER APART TO RELEASE THE BELT IT AN OLDER CAR AND THINGS HAPPEN BUT THAT IS JUST AS DANGEROUS AS NOT HAVING A SEAT BELT ON I JUST FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BUT I CAN'T FIND IF THERE IS AN END DATE .IF IF I CAN GET REPLACEMENTS I WILL REPLACE BOTH RED SEAT BELTS. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE HOWEVER THE REAL PROBLEM AT THE TIME WAS WHEN I STOPPED AND TRIED TO EXIT THE CAR WHEN THE BELT GOT TIGHTER(NO PHONE ,NO KNIFE JUST A 1

2014-11-28, Seat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURES AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 091V14300 (SEAT BELTS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WAS JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR AND COULD NOT BE UNFASTENED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.

1987 Chevrolet Corvette questions

Does the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (15), Electrical System (3), Suspension (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Chevrolet Corvette has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.