1990 Chevrolet Corvette Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 24%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,998miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Chevrolet Corvette, 24% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,998 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.
“Gm ordered the incorrect seat belts which would satisfy the recall. They've ignored my phone calls and emails. According to my findings GM must either satisfy the recall or provide me with a suitable vehicle which is safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11190245, filed 2019-03, 56,000 miles“When attempting to seat belt my self into my Corvette the driver side seat belt upper harness would not release and attach to the bottom of the belt clasp.”
NHTSA complaint #10593833, filed 2014-05, 88,000 miles“Problem: I have a 1990 chevy Corvette and the safety belt on the drives side of car has lockup or jammed in the safety belt retractor. Consequence summary: if lockup occurs, it is impossible to pull belt out of the retractor. The occupant of a seat with an unusable safety belt is subject to increased risk of injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or accident. Corrective summary: replace the safety belts if the lockup occurs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10187050, filed 2007-04, 59,998 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“The Seatbelt Retractors failed per both of the safety belt recalls. The belts no longer function and GM refuses to provide a remedy to clear the safety recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11512759, filed 2023-03Related recalls
- 91V143000Sep 4, 1991Under certain vehicle operations and occupant usage conditions, the safety belts can lockup or jam in the safety belt retractor.Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1984–1991
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 19 | 6% |
| 1998 | 22 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 8 | 33% |
| 1990 | 8 | 24% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
| 1988 | 8 | 50% |
| 1987 | 13 | 62% |
| 1986 | 7 | 47% |
| 1985 | 8 | 50% |
| 1984 | 8 | 57% |
Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
16 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology