VIN Decoder Results
1G1YY2185J5105903
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
CHEVROLET
Vehicle Model
Corvette
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
1G1YY218*J5
Manufacturer Name
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Model Year
1988
Plant City
BOWLING GREEN
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company Name
Bowling Green Assembly Plant
Plant State
KENTUCKY
Body Class
Coupe
Doors
2
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Engine Number Of Cylinders
8
Displacement (CC)
5700.0
Displacement (CI)
347.83534133997
Displacement (L)
5.7
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type
Throttle Body Fuel Injection (TBI)
Engine Manufacturer
CPC
Seat Belt Type
Manual
VIN Breakdown
1G1
World Manufacturer Identifier
YY218
Vehicle Descriptor Section
5
Check Digit
J5105903
Vehicle Identifier Section
EPA Fuel Economy
City
15 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,550
CO2 Emissions
493.72222222222223 g/mi
Fuel Type
Premium
Safety Recalls (5 Found)
Total Recalls
5
Vehicle
1988 CHEVROLET Corvette
Source
NHTSA Database
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE...
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Campaign: 06E043000
EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN...
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Campaign: 07E088000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
REAR WHEEL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY MAY FATIGUE AND COULD FRACTURE AT THE INBOARD BEARING DUE TO HIGH INNER JOINT ROCKING TORQUE.
Consequence:
FRACTURE IN THIS ASSEMBLY COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy:
REPLACE FAULTY TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES.
Campaign: 90V032000
Owner Complaints (17)
Total Complaints
17
Crashes Reported
0
Injuries Reported
0
SEAT BELTS
"the seatbelts on my vehicle will not retract leaving the seatbelt loose on the occupants resulting a injuries if the vehicle were to be involved in a collision, I have contacted GM, they have refused to fix the vehicle due to its age."
ODI #11556995
SEAT BELTS
"the seat belts will not retract leaving the driver and passenger seat belts loose while wearing them, the vehicle has an open recall for this issue, I have contacted GM about the issue and they put me in touch with a dealer, after some back and forth..."
ODI #11534381
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