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1988 Chevrolet Corvette Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
13%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
85,372miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,372 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Problems with oil leaks, driver seat was broken and electric antenna stopped working. Three weeks after having purchased the car the transmission went out as well. The consumer had to pay $2500.00 for a new transmission. The dealership denied him of a warranty after being promised one. The consumer stated no one informed him that the vehicle needed brakes, a new clutch, valve covers, gaskets, intake gaskets and transmission seals.”

NHTSA complaint #10051889, filed 2003-12, 85,372 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025218%
201412%
201011%
200710%
200631%
200531%
200410%
200322%
200221%
200142%
200052%
1999124%
1998287%
1997107%
199625%
1992114%
199013%
1988213%
198715%

Other parts of the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette

Seat belts
8 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology