1988 Chevrolet Corvette Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette, 6% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Hello, my car is an 88 Corvette. I brought it out this week to get it inspected. I has been garaged all winter. Before taking it to the inspection place I took it for a short ride. Taking a slight curve I noticed it seemed a flat tire. Found the problem to be a broken rear left tire rod bar. Couldn't believe that broke? After checking on the internet I see that was a problem and in some cases accidents occurred. I e-mailed GM about this problem and have yet to get an answer back and my car is still not usable.”
NHTSA complaint #10346419, filed 2010-07, 55,000 milesRelated recalls
- 90V032000Feb 12, 1990Rear wheel tie rod assembly may fatigue and could fracture at the inboard bearing due to high inner joint rocking torque.Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1988–1989
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1981 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
8 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle 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