1988 Chevrolet Corvette Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Chevrolet Corvette 1984–1991
Reported issue: Under certain vehicle operations and occupant usage conditions, the safety belts can lockup or jam in the safety belt retractor.
Possible 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.
Remedy: Replace the safety belts if the lockup occurs.
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assemblyCovers: Chevrolet Corvette 1988–1989
Reported issue: Rear wheel tie rod assembly may fatigue and could fracture at the inboard bearing due to high inner joint rocking torque.
Possible consequence: Fracture in this assembly could result in loss of vehicle control and a crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace faulty tie rod assemblies.
- Wheels › Hubcap/coverCovers: Chevrolet Corvette 1988
Reported issue: Missing weld that attaches wheel center to the rim could allow wheel center to separate from the rim.
Possible 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.
Remedy: Replace wheels with missing welds.
NHTSA investigations
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.