1981 Chevrolet Corvette
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1981 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
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- Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I've had an upper control arm bolt come out 4 times on my car causing the wheel to tuck under the car. I also had a lower control arm bolt come out once. I've been lucky, it's always happened when I was turning around or going slow. However, the first time it happened, I was pulling away from the…
I've had an upper control arm bolt come out 4 times on my car causing the wheel to tuck under the car. I also had a lower control arm bolt come out once. I've been lucky, it's always happened when I was turning around or going slow. However, the first time it happened, I was pulling away from the curb in front of my house, and it sounded like a rock shot out from under the tire. I stopped and took a look at things and looked at the street but didn't see a it or bolt or anything, and figured it was a rock. It drove fine, got on the freeway and my car seeed to drift to the right. I gave it a normal small correction and shot half way across the lane next to me then back across my lane. Let's just say I almost lost control of the vehicle. Scared me! Now I know why they call them control arms! I was wondering if the control arm bolts coming loose are an inherent problem with these vehicles, because I've had my car for about 15 years and it's been a real problem with mine. Very dangerous and I've been very lucky. A couple of times I just got off the freeway a few minutes before it came apart. Once I was coming to a stop at a stop sign when it happened. It felt like I got a flat till I looked at my wheel all crooked on my car. Once pulling away from a curb. The other times I was going slow makin a turn. Very lucky! I don't have receipts for the repairs or pictures. I've been lucky it just made the wheel tuck under and didn''t do damage to anything else. But if I had been going fast, who knows the damage it could have caused? I see this as super dangerous! I've asked a mechanic if the bolts could be drilled and a castle nut and pin be used to prevent this from happening again? I don't remember the answer. I have a different mechanic who helps me with my car. I need to ask him what he thinks the best solution to this problem IS, because I'm beyond tired of it. Thanks!
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
I am the original owner of this vehicle. it has been in storage since 1982 and has 4900 original miles. the vehicle IS in new showroom condition. I am now planning to transport the vehicle to florida and dirve it on occasion. I was notified of this recall in 1983 and have misplaced the…
I am the original owner of this vehicle. it has been in storage since 1982 and has 4900 original miles. the vehicle IS in new showroom condition. I am now planning to transport the vehicle to florida and dirve it on occasion. I was notified of this recall in 1983 and have misplaced the notification due to the car being in storage. I would appreciate any assistance in getting this recall done, working with a dealer near where it IS stored in burlington, vermont. they say they have no access to obtaining this infofrmation and unless I can provide the notice, they are unable to help me. I would like to arrange this for early in november when I return to vermont and will work with shearer chevrolet to achieve the best solution possible. no safety defect mentioned. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank which IS made of a steel outer shell with an inner liner of high density polyethylene developed a crack in both front lower corners. This permitted fuel to enter between the steel tank and the liner. The condensation in the fuel rusted the outer tank, resulting in a fuel leak. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Power train › Automatic transmission
Fuel tank's plastic liner cracked in the front lower corners causing the fuel tank's outer steel shell to rust and cause a leak.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Power train › Automatic transmission
Fuel tank's plastic liner cracked in the front lower corners causing the fuel tank's outer steel shell to rust and cause a leak.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Power train › Automatic transmission
Fuel tank's plastic liner cracked in the front lower corners causing the fuel tank's outer steel shell to rust and cause a leak.
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