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1987 Chevrolet Corvette

Based on reports from 25 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
25
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
3
TSBs
2
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 25 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.7x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

crank not start

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

car runs very rough after temp reaches 160 f

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

security system would time out ignition for no reason

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seat BeltsHIGH

8 owners reported seat belts issues — failures commonly reported around 85K miles.

!Inspect the Seat Belts:front:anchorageMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

1
0–30K
30–60K
7
60–90K
3
90–120K
2
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (7 reports) • Median: 85K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Seat Belts (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Seat Belts8 (32%)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage3 (12%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor3 (12%)
Electrical System:ignition2 (8%)
Steering:rack And Pinion2 (8%)
Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly1 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (4%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly1 (4%)

1987 Chevrolet Corvette: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 32% of all reports filed for the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 85,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 85K-mile mark.

Seat Belts:front:anchorage Issues

Seat Belts:front:anchorage complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:anchorage-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues

Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:retractor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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03
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04
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06
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07
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11
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14
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16
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19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

06E043000Oct 2006

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 CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

07E088000Nov 2007

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 AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

91V143000Oct 1991

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATIONS AND OCCUPANT USAGE CONDITIONS, THE SAFETY BELTS CAN LOCKUP OR JAM IN THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Corvette is the 2017 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is wheels / hubs.

1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)

This vehicle

25

Class avg

14

1.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical two seaters vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 25 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1987 Chevrolet Corvette: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is related to the seat belts, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
The 1987 Chevrolet Corvette has 25 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1987 Chevrolet Corvette problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
Yes, the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Corvette problems start?
Based on 14 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 85,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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