1985 Chevrolet Corvette

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1985 Chevrolet Corvette
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:34:29.429Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1985: 16 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	3
1981	6
1982	0
1984	14
1985	16
1986	15
1987	21
1988	16
1989	15
1990	34
1991	24
1992	7
1993	22
1994	29
1995	32
1996	44
1997	153
1998	399
1999	308
2000	277
2001	203
2002	157
2003	84
2004	217
2005	531
2006	365
2007	340
2008	539
2009	151
2010	84
2011	84
2012	56
2013	82
2014	61
2015	64
2016	103
2017	255
2018	51
2019	147
2020	33
2021	11
2022	20
2023	22
2024	20
2025	10

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

5 of 16 total reports mention: seat belts.

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DT:DITTO CONTACT STATES THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BELT THE LAP PORTION OF THE BELT BECAME STUCK WITHIN THE FRONT ANCHORAGE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051104

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020906

DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT PERFORM SEAT BELT RECALL WITH NO REASON GIVEN (91V-143). TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950213

SEAT BELTS

2 of 16 total reports mention: seat belts.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1985 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. UPON BRAKING, THE SEAT BELT SENSORS FOR BOTH SEATS DID NOT ENGAGE AND WERE INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 91V143000 (SEAT BELTS).

NHTSA ODI report, 20191226

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1985 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT PULL OUT TO SAFELY SECURE THE DRIVER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181009

SUSPENSION

1 of 16 total reports mentions: suspension.

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE REAR WHEELS FELT AS IF THEY HAD TURNED IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED TO THE RIGHT. THIS SENT THE VEHICLE INTO A REAR SKID.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061213

STEERING

1 of 16 total reports mentions: steering.

STEERING

1 of 16 total reports mentions: steering.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19900112 — PE (closed 19900322)

TIE ROD SOCKET FAILURE

I 19900611 — EA (closed 19910909)

SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR FAIL

R 19911025 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 91V143000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920130 — EA (closed 19930129)

THROTTLE STICKING

I 19960514 — DP (closed 19961018)

BRAKE PULL

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071108 — equipment

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. TH

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.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed