1988 Chevrolet Corvette Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1988 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

Most common 1988 Chevrolet Corvette problems

Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	8
Electrical System	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Seats	2
Power Train	2
Equipment	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Steering	1

What owners report

2023-11-27, Seat Belts
the seatbelts on my vehicle will not retract leaving the seatbelt loose on the occupants resulting a injuries if the vehicle were to be involved in a collision, I have contacted GM, they have refused to fix the vehicle due to its age.

2023-07-25, Seat Belts
the seat belts will not retract leaving the driver and passenger seat belts loose while wearing them, the vehicle has an open recall for this issue, I have contacted GM about the issue and they put me in touch with a dealer, after some back and forth for several months the dealer indicated that GM will not be fixing this issue as parts are no longer available through GM, I authorized them to use aftermarket parts to get the vehicle repaired, after several supposed attempts they claim they cannot get the correct parts and they stated they will not be doing the safety recall on my vehicle. I have done the research, parts are offered by many suppliers and are readily available. GM just doesn't

2023-01-21, Seat Belts
This vehicle is included in a seat belt recall, the seat belts do not retract. I have attempted to contact dealer for repairs, they stated they would have to do some research on the recall and get back to me. This has not happened, they vehicle is inoperable due to the faulty seat belts

2022-06-07, Seat Belts
In June 2020 my mechanic ran a recall check while performing my inspection. It showed 2 outstanding recalls for left and right seat belt retractor failures. I called 3 local Chevy dealers to set up a repair, and no one wanted to touch the vehicle. They all said to call GM. For the next few months I went back and forth with GM to set up repairs. They set up a reference number-9-6244952226. In a nutshell, they finally advised that they only repair recalls for a certain amount of time and I was out of luck because they no longer had the equipment in stock for repairs. I questioned why not just remove the 1988 seat belt retractors and retrofit retractors from a later model. They did not s

2020-07-16, Seat Belts
CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ON THE OPEN SEAT BELT RECALL. THEY STATED THEY NO LONGER MAKE THE SEAT BELT AND I AM ON MY OWN TO FIX THE RECALL. SEAT BELTS ARE FAILING AS PER THE RECALL AND ARE NO LONGER SAFE TO OPERATE.

1988 Chevrolet Corvette questions

Does the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly; Wheels:Hubcap/Cover. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (8), Electrical System (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 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.