NHTSA Complaint #858075 — 1977 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Death
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 858075 |
| Vehicle | 1977 CHEVROLET CORVETTE |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | KY |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING UP HILL IN HEAVY RAIN VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN 2ND GEAR AND CURVED WITH THE ROAD. THEN, VEHICLE HYDROPLANED/TURNED, AND HIT A TREE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, RESULTING IN DRIVER'S DEATH. VEHICLE'S STRUCTURE WAS MADE OF FIBERGLASS WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THE CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK