1988 Chevrolet Corvette Recalls

What To Do If Your Corvette Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Chevrolet, so if you own a 1988 Corvette take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Chevrolet to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1988 Corvette Recalls

• EQUIPMENT Recall for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 24 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07E088000
  • Number Affected 121,680

  Summary: 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. The affected filters are marked with a date code A61451 through A72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing. Fram racing HP4 and HP8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

  Consequence: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E088000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette

  • Recall Announced MAY 19 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E043000
  • Number Affected 88,303

  Summary: 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 on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the O-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

  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.

  Fix: 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).

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E043000 »

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Recall for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 04 1991
  • NHTSA Reference #91V143000
  • Number Affected 231,833

  Summary: Under certain vehicle operations and occupant usage conditions, the safety belts can lockup or jam in the safety belt retractor.

  Consequence: If lockup occurs, it is impossible to pull belt out ofthe retractor. The occupant of a seat with an unusable safety belt issubject to increased risk of injury or death in the event of a sudden stop oraccident.

  Fix: Replace the safety belts if the lockup occurs.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V143000 »

• SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY Recall for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 12 1990
  • NHTSA Reference #90V032000
  • Number Affected 45,969

  Summary: Rear wheel tie rod assembly may fatigue and could fracture at the inboard bearing due to high inner joint rocking torque.

  Consequence: Fracture in this assembly could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning.

  Fix: Replace faulty tie rod assemblies.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V032000 »

• WHEELS:CENTER SECTION Recall for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 09 1988
  • NHTSA Reference #88V017000
  • Number Affected 4,901

  Summary: Missing weld that attaches wheel center to the rim could allow wheel center to separate from the rim.

  Consequence: This could result in partial loss of steering controland brakes, loss of tire air pressure, and sudden change in vehicle direction,which could result in crash without prior warning.

  Fix: Replace wheels with missing welds.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V017000 »