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1975 Chevrolet Corvette

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jan 23, 2023
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 24, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, most frequently naming the tires & wheels, body & structure and brakes categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels233.3%
  • Body & structure116.7%
  • Brakes116.7%
  • Engine116.7%
  • Other / unspecified116.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07E088000

EQUIPMENT

Oct 24, 2007
121,680 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The remedy: 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.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
03E032000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

May 12, 2003
15,899 units potentially affected
The defect: REMANUFACTURERD REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, PART NOS. 18-7019, 18-7020, 16-7019, AND 16-7020, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002, TO APRIL, 25, 2003., AND FOR USE ON 1965 THRU 1982 CHEVROLET CORVETTES. THE SUBJECT BRAKE CALIPERS WERE MANUFACTURED USING IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PISTON SEALS. THESE SEALS ARE INTENDED TO PREVENT FLUID LEAKAGE BETWEEN THE CALIPER HOUSING AND THE PISTONS. THESE BRAKE CALIPERS ARE FOR USE ONLY ON 1965 THRU 1982 CHEVROLET CORVETTE VEHICLES. THIS RECALL DOES NOT INVOLVE GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION OR ANY OF ITS PRODUCTS.
The risk: UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO STOP THE CAR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND ALL UNSOLD INVENTORY WILL BE REPURCHASED AND WILL PROVIDE A FULL REFUND TO CUSTOMERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CARDONE AT 215-912-3000.
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Jan 23, 2023

The contact owns a 1975 Chevrolet Corvette equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Cobra Gt, Tire Size: P225/70/R15, DOT Number: R7UUC285020. The contact stated that while cleaning the vehicle, he noticed that the sidewalls on the tire had a bulge. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire supplier. The passenger’s side front tire was replaced, but the failure persisted. The contact stated that he noticed that the driver's side rear tire also had a bulge on the sidewall. The tire was not replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The tire mileage was 200. The vehicle failure mileage was not provided. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA ID
11503243
Incident
May 1, 2022
Engine
Filed Oct 8, 2019

1975 CORVETTE STINGRAY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO MULTIPLE MALFUNCTIONS WITH VEHICLE; FLUID LEAKAGES, AND DEFECTIVE OIL FILTERS.*AS *JS

NHTSA ID
11266332
Incident
Oct 8, 2019
Body & structureOther / unspecifiedTires & wheels
Filed Aug 5, 2018

WHILE DRIVING ALONG ON A STATE ROAD AT ABOUT 45 TO 50 MPH THE BF GOODRICH RADIAL T/A TIRE ON THE RIGHT REAR COMPLETELY SELF DESTRUCTED WITH TREAD SEPARATION AND STEEL BELT SHREDDING. THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL WAS TORN AS WELL AS SCRATCHES AND TIRE IMPRESSIONS ON THE DOOR AND FRONT FENDER OF MY 1975 CORVETTE. I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CLASSIC CAR FOR 1 MONTH AND NOW IT IS DAMAGED.

NHTSA ID
11115832
Incident
Aug 3, 2018
Mileage
59,200 mi
Brakes
Filed Jul 14, 2007

ON MY 1975 CHEVROLET CORVETTE WHILE DRIVING ON THE JACKIE ROBINSON PARKWAY IN NEW YORK CITY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. THE CLEVIS PIN AND CLIP RETAINER FELL OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ALMOST CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH. PURCHASED NEW PARTS FOR INSTALLATION WITH FEAR THAT IT MIGHT HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR

NHTSA ID
10196338
Incident
Jun 30, 2007
Mileage
110,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet Corvette by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025103062.5
2024202056.4
2023241052.5
2022201042.0
2021122054.1
2020344053.1
20191471042.7
2018511040.6
20172554051.5
20161032046.4
2015645047.6
2014615159.6
2013820035.8
2012561043.7
2011851041.3
2010840035.0
20091510034.6
20085400037.8
20073402249.4
20063655456.6
20055326456.2
20042174253.7
2003853157.2
20021573148.8
20012033252.6
20002774358.2
19993084558.8
19983994557.3
19971537456.1
1996441251.1
1995321151.1
1994291245.5
1993222155.4
1992722—
1991243157.6
1990344560.3
1989154259.2
1988165351.3
1987213557.7
1986155559.6
1985163453.5
1984146258.6
1982020—
1981620—
1980320—
1979320—
1978120—
1977130—
1976120—
1975Viewing420—
1974030—
1973010—
1972010—
1971010—
1970010—
1969020—
1968020—
1967010—
1966110—
1965010—
1964100—
1960100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.