1979 Chevrolet Corvette
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Remanufacturerd rear brake calipers, part nos. 18-7019, 18-7020, 16-7019, and 16-7020, manufactured from february 1, 2002, to april, 25, 2003., and for use on 1965 thru 1982 chevrolet corvettes. the subject brake calipers were manufactured using improperly manufactured piston seals. these seals are intended to prevent fluid leakage between the caliper…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Under these conditions, the vehicle operator may not be able to stop the car, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Cardone will notify its customers and all unsold inventory will be repurchased and will provide a full refund to customers. owner notification IS expected to begin during may 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cardone at 215-912-3000.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
Driver of 1979 chevy corvette heard a bang under the hood and pulled off the road onto the shoulder. The vehicle caught a fire and burned. the fire started after an oil hose broke and sprayed oil onto the hot engine. The conclusion was made after seeing approximately 700 feet of oil residue on the roadway leading from the vehicle back to the center lane. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0361-89. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Structure › Body › Roof and pillars · Tires · Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
The vehicle was running very rough at low speeds and would frequently stall when at idle, the engine leaks oil due to faulty head gasket. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Structure › Body › Roof and pillars · Tires
The power antenna IS inoperative.*jb
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