1995 Chevrolet Corvette: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 32 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (23% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet corvette. While driving 55 mph, the transmission became stuck in second and third gears. The kartow dealer in east jordan, michigan was made aware of the failure and did not repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2016
“Unintended acceleration as I was approaching a traffic circle I started to apply the brakes, the engine started to accelerate. I applied the brakes as hard as I could and the engine continued to accelerate. I turned the off the car and it stopped but at the same time I hit the bumper of the vehicle in front of me. This is the third time this has occurred. For this last incident I checked and my foot was only on the brake peddle. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Nov 2013
“When slowing down to a stop ( at approximately 15 mph) the vehicle suddenly accelerated resulting in hitting the vehicle in front of mine. As my car was accelerating I pressed on the brake as hard as possible but it only slightly slowed the vehicle. I put the car in neutral as it was about 3 feet from the vehicle in front of me and I hit that vehicle at a much slower speed. This is the second time this happened. It occurred previously on approximately june 2008. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2012
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“Fuel line rusted were it was rapped in foam. Leaking on to tail pipes. The corvette was out of the weather. I have the fuel line if you need to see. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2007
“Was parked, engine not running, and vehicle started burning. Fire marshall stated fire was started byan electrical malfunction in battery fuse box area. Vehicle was totalled. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2001
“Intermittent problem with sudden acceleration on three occasions by applying accelerator pedal from a stop position. Vehicle been in dealer shop on one occasion, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide us with any further details concerning this matter. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 2001
“This problem has occured on 3 seperate occasions. The first occasion the car was proceeding at 40 mph, second time at 5 mph and the third time at 5 mph. This condition causes the car to stall, and not restart. The secondary ignition coil wire gets severed. I have all documentation from dealer visits regarind these occurences.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 1999
“Ignition coil wire shorted out several times prior to replacement, after replacement ignition coil failed again from short in system. Mjs”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 1998
“Consumer states has been a victim of automobile fraud, she states upon receiving title it read return to manufacturer, lemon law this was not disclosed to her about the vehicle at the time of purchase, consumer states vehicle will not start due to electrical problems. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 1998
“ABS, while driving at speed 15mph, when slowing down at stop sign brakes were very hard, extended stopping distance impact 11:00 position. *ak consumer states at time of accident, the engine seemed to provide power sufficient to overcome the brakes and pushing hard on the brake pedal would not slow the car, possible throttle linkages and control failure, consumer was injured in accident. *slc”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 1996
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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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Is the 1995 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. The most complained-about area is electrical system (23% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Corvette problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 94,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Chevrolet Corvette have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.