1990 Chevrolet Corvette Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 47%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,884miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 1990 Chevrolet Corvette, 47% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,884 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife and I were driving down 1-20 at 70 MPH when the driver side airbag deployed for no reason known to us. I was driving and was able to keep the car under control and get it stopped. The airbag injured my left arm and my chest. It filled the interior with smoke, which affected our breathing (my wife has asthma) and vision.”
NHTSA complaint #10723870, filed 2015-06, 23,767 miles“The contact owns a 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving various speeds, the air bag and seat belt warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10905075, filed 2016-09, 100,000 miles“Consumer comments that shortly after purchase of vehicle, the diagnostic energy reserve module (derm) malfunctioned, which is part of the air bag restraint system, consumer would like to be reimbursed for his out of pocket expenses.”
NHTSA complaint #785626, filed 2002-02“I've read that there is a grounding issue in the air bag with this type/year vehicle causing warning light to come on and possible shut down or the system. Is this a known safety issue?”
NHTSA complaint #737633, filed 2000-12“During the lifetime of the vehicle I have had to replace the airbag sensors at least 5 times. Others have complained about this same problem yet GM does not acknowledge the defect.”
NHTSA complaint #732539, filed 2000-09Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 12% |
| 2012 | 10 | 18% |
| 2011 | 10 | 12% |
| 2010 | 14 | 17% |
| 2009 | 15 | 10% |
| 2008 | 24 | 4% |
| 2007 | 26 | 8% |
| 2006 | 14 | 4% |
| 2005 | 44 | 8% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 10% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 16 | 47% |
Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
8 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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.
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