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BrakesPart report

1989 Chevrolet Corvette Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
20%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Chevrolet Corvette, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Front brake pads have been shortened because of the effects of poor stamping. This condition causes excessive wear of the plates and fracturing of the brake shoe holder. Contacted retailer and manufacturer.”

NHTSA complaint #842843, filed 1999-09

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202519%
2024210%
2023415%
2022210%
202118%
202039%
201911%
201824%
201721%
201611%
201412%
201334%
201247%
201156%
200953%
2008153%
2007216%
2006288%
20056212%
2004105%
200378%
2002128%
20012211%
20003212%
1999258%
1998369%
199775%
199612%
1995413%
1994517%
1993418%
1992114%
1991521%
199026%
1989320%
1988319%
198715%
1986747%
198516%

Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet Corvette

Electrical system
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 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