MYRModel Year Report

1994 Chevrolet Corvette

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1994 Chevrolet Corvette
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:49.253Z

Only 29 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 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
29

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Complaints per year

1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 6 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1984: 14 complaints 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 15 complaints 1987: 21 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 34 complaints 1991: 24 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1994: 29 complaints 1994 29 1995: 32 complaints 1996: 44 complaints 1997: 153 complaints 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 308 complaints 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 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 1994: 29 complaints 1994 29 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 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 1982 1984: 14 complaints 1985: 16 complaints 1985 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 1994: 29 complaints 1994 29 1995: 32 complaints 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

1994: 29 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 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

6 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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The contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle was shaking with the brake pads abnormally grabbing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-21

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

5 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring and ignition.

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The Chevrolet LT1 5.7 liter engine has a defect with the water pump. It is a cam shaft driven water pump and leaks antifreeze onto the optispark(Aka distributor) which shorts out the optispark. If the car is driving it will no longer run.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-28

Also filed under Engine

Power train

4 of 29 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

FIRE
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Tl*the contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 40 MPH, the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood. The vehicle would no longer accelerate and was taken to a local repair shop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-10-09

Wheels

3 of 29 total reports mention: wheels.

CRASH
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Drivers air bag did not deploy. GM looked at the air bag and there was no problem . Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-08

Also filed under Air bags

Engine

3 of 29 total reports mention: engine.

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Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while traveling at unknown speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic several times where the failure could not be diagnosed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-24

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-03-11SQClosed 1994-03-21 Engine wiring harness routing
  2. I
    1996-05-14Defect petitionClosed 1996-10-18 Brake pull
  3. R
    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).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Chevrolet Corvette — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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