1990 Chevrolet Corvette
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 34
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 1990
Opened by NHTSA
47% of complaints
Complaints per year
1990: 34 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 278 |
| 2001 | 205 |
| 2002 | 157 |
| 2003 | 85 |
| 2004 | 217 |
| 2005 | 533 |
| 2006 | 365 |
| 2007 | 341 |
| 2008 | 541 |
| 2009 | 151 |
| 2010 | 84 |
| 2011 | 85 |
| 2012 | 56 |
| 2013 | 82 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2015 | 64 |
| 2016 | 105 |
| 2017 | 257 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 148 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
47% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
My wife and I were driving down 1-20 at 70 MPH when the driver side airbag deployed for no reason known to us. I was driving and was able to keep the car under control and get it stopped. The airbag injured my left arm and my chest.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-07
Airbag sensor failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-25
Seat belts
24% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing anchorage.
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The Seatbelt Retractors failed per both of the safety belt recalls. The belts no longer function and GM refuses to provide a remedy to clear the safety recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-20
GM ordered the incorrect seat belts which would satisfy the recall. They've ignored my phone calls and emails. According to my findings GM must either satisfy the recall or provide me with a suitable vehicle which is safe to drive.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-20
I purchased the vehicle listed above in dec. 2012. I recently took it to a Chevrolet dealer for service who at that time ran it through their database to see if there were any outstanding recalls.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-07
Vehicle speed control
6% · 2 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Sudden acceleration/vehicle coming to a stop when accelerated into a brick house /stalling problems
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-08-12
Visibility
6% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.
Suspension
6% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing rear and front.
Show complaint excerpts
With original type goodyear tires, the car seems to go into an oversteer condition when foot taken off of accelerator and steering turned slightly. Car spins out. First time accidental.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-09-14
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first
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1990-01-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-03-22 Tie rod socket failure
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1990-01-31Fuel system, gasoline90V008000 Fuel feed and return line connectors have incorrect line end flare configurations.
Remedy: Install new fuel lines with correct end flare configuration.
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1990-02-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-05-07 Under dash fire
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1990-02-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-06-11 Parking brake failure
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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.
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1992-05-22Defect petitionClosed 1992-10-29 Airbag failed to deploy
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1996-05-14Defect petitionClosed 1996-10-18 Brake pull
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…
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).
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Chevrolet Corvette — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 90V008000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 91V143000 · Seat belts
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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- Is the 1990 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chevrolet Corvette?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet Corvette have?
- 4 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.