1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
38
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
The 1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE has received a total of 38 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Engine (3 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE, potentially affecting up to 88,303 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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).
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
38 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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. The contact stated that he had to lightly depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from shaking and the brake pads grabbing. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the power locks would unlock and lock unintendedly. The contact also stated that the interior lights would turn off and on independently. The contact stated that the failures had become constant. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
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. The contact stated that he had to lightly depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from shaking and the brake pads grabbing. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the power locks would unlock and lock unintendedly. The contact also stated that the interior lights would turn off and on independently. The contact stated that the failures had become constant. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
FUEL ODER FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE
AT 19,528 MILEAGE. MY TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED,SIDE WALLS WHERE CRACKED, NO SAFE TO DRIVE IN MOTION. REPLACE BACK UP LAMP SWITCH INTERNAL SHORTED,PART NO LONGER AVAILABLE THRU GM. LIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLE MOTION INTENT ,IN MOTION IN CITY AND HIGHWAY. AT 23,353 MILEAGE. FOUND # 5 CYLINDER IS MISFIRING AND THE SPARK PLUG IS FOULED. FOUND NO SPARK ON THAT CYLINDER ALSO. FOUND THE ABITS DISTRIBUTOR MODULE IS FAULTY .NEED TO REPLACE THE ABITS. REPLACED THE ABITS DISTRIBUTOR. SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES,IN MOTION IN CITY AND HIGHWAY. THEN AGAIN AT 27,011MILAGE. REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT. REPLACE HUB ASSEMBLY RF ,FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. REPLACE BROKEN R+R ROCKER ARM STUD,IN MOTION IN CITY AND HIGHWAY. AT 27.088 MILEAGE. NEED TO REPLACE THE DISTRIBUTOR MODULE IS FAULTY AGAIN. THE COIL NEED TO REPLACE TOO. REPLACED THE ABITS DISTRIBUTOR " THIS IS THE 3 RD TIME ",THE DEALER SAID THAT MANY OWNERS COMPLAIN BECAUSE NO RECALL . TODAY IS IN THE SHOP
AT 19,528 MILEAGE. MY TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED,SIDE WALLS WHERE CRACKED, NO SAFE TO DRIVE IN MOTION. REPLACE BACK UP LAMP SWITCH INTERNAL SHORTED,PART NO LONGER AVAILABLE THRU GM. LIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLE MOTION INTENT ,IN MOTION IN CITY AND HIGHWAY. AT 23,353 MILEAGE. FOUND # 5 CYLINDER IS MISFIRING AND THE SPARK PLUG IS FOULED. FOUND NO SPARK ON THAT CYLINDER ALSO. FOUND THE ABITS DISTRIBUTOR MODULE IS FAULTY .NEED TO REPLACE THE ABITS. REPLACED THE ABITS DISTRIBUTOR. SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES,IN MOTION IN CITY AND HIGHWAY. THEN AGAIN AT 27,011MILAGE. REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT. REPLACE HUB ASSEMBLY RF ,FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. REPLACE BROKEN R+R ROCKER ARM STUD,IN MOTION IN CITY AND HIGHWAY. AT 27.088 MILEAGE. NEED TO REPLACE THE DISTRIBUTOR MODULE IS FAULTY AGAIN. THE COIL NEED TO REPLACE TOO. REPLACED THE ABITS DISTRIBUTOR " THIS IS THE 3 RD TIME ",THE DEALER SAID THAT MANY OWNERS COMPLAIN BECAUSE NO RECALL . TODAY IS IN THE SHOP
Safety Rating for the 1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CORVETTE
- 1989 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 15 complaints
- 1990 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 41 complaints
- 1991 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 28 complaints
- 1992 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 8 complaints
- 1993 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 26 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (current)
- 1995 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 48 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 63 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 196 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 466 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET CORVETTE — 389 complaints
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