MYRModel Year Report

1984 Chevrolet Corvette

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1984 Chevrolet Corvette
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:33.517Z

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
14

Too few to rank

Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 3 complaints 1981: 6 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1984: 14 complaints 1984 14 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 15 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 34 complaints 1991: 24 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 153 complaints 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 308 complaints 1999 2000: 278 complaints 2001: 205 complaints 2002: 157 complaints 2003: 85 complaints 2004: 217 complaints 2005: 533 complaints 2005 2006: 365 complaints 2007: 341 complaints 2008: 541 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 85 complaints 2011 2012: 56 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2014: 63 complaints 2015: 64 complaints 2016: 105 complaints 2017: 257 complaints 2017 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 148 complaints 2020: 34 complaints 2021: 13 complaints 2022: 21 complaints 2023: 27 complaints 2023 2024: 21 complaints 2025: 11 complaints
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 6 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1984: 14 complaints 1984 14 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 15 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 34 complaints 1990 1991: 24 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1996 1997: 153 complaints 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 308 complaints 1999 2000: 278 complaints 2001: 205 complaints 2002: 157 complaints 2002 2003: 85 complaints 2004: 217 complaints 2005: 533 complaints 2005 2006: 365 complaints 2007: 341 complaints 2008: 541 complaints 2008 2009: 151 complaints 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 85 complaints 2011 2012: 56 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2014: 63 complaints 2014 2015: 64 complaints 2016: 105 complaints 2017: 257 complaints 2017 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 148 complaints 2020: 34 complaints 2020 2021: 13 complaints 2022: 21 complaints 2023: 27 complaints 2023 2024: 21 complaints 2025: 11 complaints
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 6 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1984: 14 complaints 1984 14 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 15 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1989 1990: 34 complaints 1991: 24 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 29 complaints 1995: 32 complaints 1995 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 153 complaints 1997 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 308 complaints 1999 2000: 278 complaints 2001: 205 complaints 2001 2002: 157 complaints 2003: 85 complaints 2003 2004: 217 complaints 2005: 533 complaints 2005 2006: 365 complaints 2007: 341 complaints 2007 2008: 541 complaints 2009: 151 complaints 2009 2010: 84 complaints 2011: 85 complaints 2011 2012: 56 complaints 2013: 82 complaints 2013 2014: 63 complaints 2015: 64 complaints 2015 2016: 105 complaints 2017: 257 complaints 2017 2018: 51 complaints 2019: 148 complaints 2019 2020: 34 complaints 2021: 13 complaints 2021 2022: 21 complaints 2023: 27 complaints 2023 2024: 21 complaints 2025: 11 complaints 2025

1984: 14 complaints

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YearComplaints
19803
19816
19820
198414
198516
198615
198721
198816
198915
199034
199124
19927
199322
199429
199532
199644
1997153
1998399
1999308
2000278
2001205
2002157
200385
2004217
2005533
2006365
2007341
2008541
2009151
201084
201185
201256
201382
201463
201564
2016105
2017257
201851
2019148
202034
202113
202221
202327
202421
202511

Known problem areas

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

8 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

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Seat belt on drivers side stuck in retracted position while parked in locked garage

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-07

Tl* the contact owns a 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the seat belts were stuck in the mechanism. When locking the seat belts into the latch, they would lock and fail to unloosen.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-29

I have a 1984 chevy Corvette that has the passenger seat belt retractor jammed. I found the recall in your database (91V143 campaign #91C26).

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-04

Vehicle speed control

2 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

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Consumer put cruise control on at 60 MPH, couldn't get it off, there is something in the cruise control, consumer replaced part, still having problem.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-07

Visibility

1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.

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Windshield wipers come halfway up and remain up until a bump is hit.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-15

Structure

1 of 14 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

CRASH
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While driver hitting metal object on street, the object came through the floor on the passenger 16" Inches. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-11

Steering

1 of 14 total reports mentions: steering.

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As I was driving down a city street, my car died causing the power steering to go out & I almost hit a parked carcar would not restart, had to be jumped off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-20

Also filed under Electrical system and electronic stability control (esc)

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1983-06-27Service brakes, hydraulic83V064000 Attaching bolts were mistakenly coated with a slippery material during production. This material will act as a lubricant and bolts may loosen and eventually fall off.

    Remedy: Dealer will install new caliper bracket bolts free of charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1983-09-02Electrical system83V081000 The insulation of the battery cable, because of its position, rubs against some of the engine wiring components. Once the insulation is worn through, the battery could rapidly discharge.

    Remedy: Dealer will install a new engine harness retainer bracket, protective conduit, cable clips, a cable tie strap and will reposition the terminals on the ground stud on all involved vehicles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1985-03-20Vehicle speed control85V029000 The cruise control vacuum solenoid valves may malfunction at any time the engine is running and the cruise control is engaged and cause unexpected engine acceleration.

    Remedy: Install and relocate a new cruise control servo assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1990-01-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-03-22 Tie rod socket failure
  5. R
    1991-10-25Seat belts91V143000 Under certain vehicle operations and occupant usage conditions, the safety belts can lockup or jam in the safety belt retractor.

    Remedy: Replace the safety belts if the lockup occurs.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    1996-05-14Defect petitionClosed 1996-10-18 Brake pull
  7. R
    2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 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.…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. R
    Date not on filePower train85V118000 Cars may lose the wire snap rings that hold the differential cross shaft in position in the rear axle differential case assembly, allowing the shaft to move.

    Remedy: Install a rear axle differential cross shaft retaining kit.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Chevrolet Corvette — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V118000 · Power train
  • Recall 83V064000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 83V081000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 85V029000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 91V143000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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FAQ

Is the 1984 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1984 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Chevrolet Corvette have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.