1G1YY22P8S51038931995 CHEVROLET Corvette
1995 CHEVROLET Corvette was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There is 1 open recall on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 35 owner compl...
Executive Summary
1995 CHEVROLET Corvette
1995 CHEVROLET Corvette was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There is 1 open recall on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 35 owner complaints include 1 reported injury, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
- 1 open recall — verify these have been repaired before purchase
- 1 injury reported across 35 owner complaints
Title Brand Check
Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle Specifications
Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- Corvette
- Year
- 1995
- Trim / Series
- Corvette & Convertible
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 8-cyl 5.7L
- Doors
- 2
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS LLC
- Assembly
- BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA)
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Assembly Plant Quality
Plant: BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety Intelligence
Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
- ▸Fuel system recall
- ▸2 complaint(s) involved a fire
- ⚠Safety system appears in both official recalls and owner complaints
Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.
The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.
Deferred Failure Risk
Components and defects approaching or past their known service milestones
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.
NHTSA Safety Recalls
1 RECALLNHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 1 recall below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Average repair completion across 1 recall is ~69%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.
Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.
CHEVROLET completes recalls at a fair rate (87%). If this vehicle has open recalls, follow up with a dealer — average remedy time is ~20 months.
Avg time to remedy open recall: ~20 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SummaryCERTAIN 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.Read full details...
~31% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
Recall Intelligence
Detailed analysis of recall history and severity
Complaint Intelligence
35 complaints analyzed across 8 system categories
37% of complaints filed in Aug & Jul — may indicate temperature-sensitive or weather-related failures.
Owner Complaints
HIGH VOLUME35 safety complaints filed with NHTSA
THE SHIFT LEVER WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BECAME STUCK IN SECOND AND THIRD GEARS. THE KARTOW DEALER IN EAST JORDAN, MICHIGAN WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AS I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC CIRCLE I STARTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE ENGINE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I COULD AND THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I TURNED THE OFF THE CAR AND IT STOPPED BUT AT THE SAME TIME I HIT THE BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED. FOR THIS LAST INCIDENT I CHECKED AND MY FOOT WAS ONLY ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE. *TR
WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP ( AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH) THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED RESULTING IN HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MINE. AS MY CAR WAS ACCELERATING I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS POSSIBLE BUT IT ONLY SLIGHTLY SLOWED THE VEHICLE. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AS IT WAS ABOUT 3 FEET FROM THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND I HIT THAT VEHICLE AT A MUCH SLOWER SPEED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED. IT OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY ON APPROXIMATELY JUNE 2008. *TR
FUEL LINE RUSTED WERE IT WAS RAPPED IN FOAM. LEAKING ON TO TAIL PIPES. THE CORVETTE WAS OUT OF THE WEATHER. I HAVE THE FUEL LINE IF YOU NEED TO SEE. *TR
WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH ENGINE STARTED TO REV, THEN ACCELERATED. DRIVER APPLIED BRAKE, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, BUT DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO SHIFT TO PARK AFTER REARENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK THE WIRING WAS COMING OFF OF THE WASHER HOSE, THERE WAS NO AIR COMING THROUGH THE VENTS, THE VACUUM CHECK VALVE WAS REPLACED, THE DRIVERS SIDE HIGH BEAM WAS REPLACED, THE STARTER WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT WAS COMNG ON EVEN AFTER THE SEATBELT WAS BUCKLED, THE DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR WAS SHAKING, WATER PUMP WAS LEAKNG, THE FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED, THE HEATER WAS INOPERATIVE, THE SEAT LATCH WAS REPLACE, THE LEFT DOOR LOCK SCREWS WERE LOOSE, WHWN USIING THE REMOTE THERE IS A POPPING NOISE, THE HANDLE FOR THE CONVERTIBLE TOP HATCH LID WILL NOT RELEASE.*JB
BOTH FRONT ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES DUE TO VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING.*AK
OWNER HAS DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING GEARS. WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL GEARS NORMALLY SHIFT. IF VEHICLE HAS SAT 2 TO 3 HOURS, OWNER MUST FIND PARKING SPOT THAT HE COULD DRIVE FORWARD ONLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
WAS PARKED, ENGINE NOT RUNNING, AND VEHICLE STARTED BURNING. FIRE MARSHALL STATED FIRE WAS STARTED BYAN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN BATTERY FUSE BOX AREA. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK
INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON THREE OCCASIONS BY APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON ONE OCCASION, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK
CONSUMER STATES HAS BEEN A VICTIM OF AUTOMOBILE FRAUD, SHE STATES UPON RECEIVING TITLE IT READ RETURN TO MANUFACTURER, LEMON LAW THIS WAS NOT DISCLOSED TO HER ABOUT THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WILL NOT START DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *JB
THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SENSOR INDICATES A LOW TIRE PRESSURE CONDITION IN THE TIRE, OTHERWISE UNNOTICABLE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC TIRE FAILURE IF YOU CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH OUT CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURE - ESSENTIALLY YOU CAN BE DRIVING AROUND WITH A FLAT TIRE, AND DUE TO THE EXTENDED MOBILITY RUN FLAT TIRES HAVING NO DIFFERENT HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS WHEN FLAT VERSES PROPERLY INFLATED YOU WILL CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT, AND IF YA GO FAST ENOUGH, COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT FOR SURE - THE PART I NEED TO FIX IT, THE LEFT FRONT LTPWSYSTEM SENSOR, HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED/IS UNAVAILABLE FROM CHEVROLET, AND AS FAR AS I KNOW, ANYONE ELSE - THEY SAY TO JUST DRIVE THE CAR EVEN THOUGH THE 'CHECK LTPWS SYS' LIGHT COMES ON CONTINUOUSLY, AND I AM NOT SURE THAT THIS SENSOR DOES NOT INTERACT IN SOME WAY WITH THE ABS SYSTEM, ALL IN ALL CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN MY HUMBLE OPINION- I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH HENNA ON THIS SINCE JUNE '99 WITH NO END IN SIGHT - THEY HAVE A DIFFERENT STORY AS TO THE PART EVERY TIME I TALK WITH THEM - HAL MATHEWS THE PARTS MANAGER TRIES TO BE HELPFULL, BUT GM IS JUST STONEWALLING HIM - ALL OF THE OTHER SENSORS ARE AVAILABLE, (IE RIGHT FRONT, REAR, LEFT REAR) I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW FROM HENNA IN 1995, AND I BELIEVE THAT GM NOT PRODUCING OR MAKING THIS PART AVAILABLE COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY FATAL CONSEQUENCES TO THE DRIVER OF A HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR LIKE A CORVETTE WHICH IS DESIGNED FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING, BY CAUSING A TIRE TO LITERALLY EXPLODE FROM THE HEAT PRODUCED FROM DRIVING IT AT SPEEDS WITH THE TIRE FLAT AND THE DRIVER CANNOT TELL IT FROM THE CARS HANDLING - A TIRE EXPLOSION LIKE I MENTION AT SPEED WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE VERY POSSIBLY, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/ AND OR INJURY - I JUST THOUGHT THIS MATTER SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO YOUR ATTENTION, AND MAYBE YOU CAN DO SOME THING ABOUT THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION, I DONT BELIEVE I SHOULD JUST IGNORE THE LIGHT, AND I AM NOT GOING TO JUST FORGET ABOUT IT I NR).
FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT, WHICH IS NO LONGER REPLACED BY GENERAL MOTORS, CAN RESULT IN A TIRE BEING UNSAFELY OPERATED
THIS COMPONENT HAS BEEN REPLACE IN THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AND DOING A SUDDEN TWIST THE FIBERGLASS ROOF SNAPPED. MJS
IGNITION COIL WIRE SHORTED OUT SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT, AFTER REPLACEMENT IGNITION COIL FAILED AGAIN FROM SHORT IN SYSTEM. MJS
THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURED ON 3 SEPERATE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST OCCASION THE CAR WAS PROCEEDING AT 40 MPH, SECOND TIME AT 5 MPH AND THE THIRD TIME AT 5 MPH. THIS CONDITION CAUSES THE CAR TO STALL, AND NOT RESTART. THE SECONDARY IGNITION COIL WIRE GETS SEVERED. I HAVE ALL DOCUMENTATION FROM DEALER VISITS REGARIND THESE OCCURENCES.
SEAL BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP FAILED, REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS NECESSARY.
FUEL GAUGE FAILED, IT WOULD INDICATE THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL WHEN, IN REALITY, IT WAS EMPTY.
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON TWO OCCASIONS RESULTING IN TWO VEHICLE COLLISIONS.
VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND CAUSED ACCIDENT.
WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE ENGINE SPEEDS UP AND IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE HAD TO PUT INTO NEUTRAL. *AK
FAULTY WIRING CAUSED VEHICLE FIRE.
ABS, WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED 15MPH, WHEN SLOWING DOWN AT STOP SIGN BRAKES WERE VERY HARD, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE IMPACT 11:00 POSITION. *AK CONSUMER STATES AT TIME OF ACCIDENT, THE ENGINE SEEMED TO PROVIDE POWER SUFFICIENT TO OVERCOME THE BRAKES AND PUSHING HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT SLOW THE CAR, POSSIBLE THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL FAILURE, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT A COMPLETE STOP IT WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT A COMPLETE STOP IT WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
POWER ANTENNA FAILURE. *AK
ELECTRICAL WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. *AK
REAR END SUSPENSION WAS TOTALLY REBUILT AT 1K MILES, BECAUSE IT WAS MAKING HOWLING NOISE. TT
WHEN DRIVING COME TO A STOP CAR RACE ACCELERATE AND THE GOODYEAR TIRE BLOW OUT THE REAR AND THE FRONT PASSAGER SIDE . TT
WHEN DRIVING COME TO A STOP CAR RACE ACCELERATE AND THE GOODYEAR TIRE BLOW OUT THE REAR AND THE FRONT PASSAGER SIDE . TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT THREE TIMES. TT
ABS SYSTEM FAILED 3 TIMES, RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS; ALSO PEDAL VIBRATION. *AK
HAS ONLY HAD VEHICLE 8 DAYS WHEN ROOF PANEL IS REMOVED. TT
VEHICLE VIBRATES AND SHAKE BADLY, MANUFACTURER SAYS IT'S OWNERS PROBLEM. TT
Complaint & Reliability Timeline
Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red
The blue line shows 35 total NHTSA complaints filed over 12 years, with the worst year being 1995 (9 complaints, including 1 crash report).
The amber reliability line shows an improving trend — scores have risen from the earlier years toward 97/100 more recently, suggesting the most serious issues are older and may have been addressed through repairs or recalls.
Notably, despite 35 complaints on file, no recall has been issued — either the defect pattern has not met NHTSA's threshold for a formal campaign, or a recall may be forthcoming.
Red dots on the amber line flag 4 years (1995, 1996, 2002, 2014) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.
Legal & Regulatory Actions
Known class action lawsuits, settlements, and manufacturer extended warranty programs
5-Year Ownership Cost Estimate
Based on EPA fuel data, standard depreciation, and US average insurance/maintenance costs
Estimates use EPA fuel economy data, AAA 2024 national averages for insurance and maintenance, and a standard depreciation curve. Actual costs vary by location, driving habits, and vehicle condition.
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $58,114 (~$969/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
Negotiation Ammunition
Use these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Tailored for the 1995 CHEVROLET Corvette — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
Recall Probability Forecast
Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.
Maintenance Schedule
OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle
Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.
Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.
Auction History
Public sale records from Copart, IAAI, and auction aggregators
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Insurance Cost Estimate
Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty History
Federal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations
CHEVROLET has been fined $35M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2014: Delayed ignition switch recall — 124 deaths linked to defect known since 2001.
State-Specific Legal Protections
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Complete Data Table
All decoded fields in a single flattened view
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | 1G1YY22P8S5103893 |
| Model Year | 1995 |
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | Corvette |
| Series | Corvette & Convertible |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Coupe |
| Doors | 2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement (L) | 5.7 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| Assembly City | BOWLING GREEN |
| Assembly Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | 1G1 |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 8 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | S |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | 5 |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 103893 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 1 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 35 |
VIN Structure Decode
ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 6/16/2026, 7:55:17 PM.