- The problem
- Remanufacturerd rear brake calipers, part nos. 18-7019, 18-7020, 16-7019, And 16-7020, manufactured from february 1, 2002, to april, 25, 2003., And for use on 1965 thru 1982 chevrolet corvettes. The subject brake calipers were manufactured using improperly manufactured piston seals. These seals are intended to prevent fluid leakage between the caliper housing and the pistons. These brake calipers are for use only on 1965 thru 1982 chevrolet corvette vehicles. This recall does not involve general motors corporation or any of its products.
- The risk
- Under these conditions, the vehicle operator may not be able to stop the car, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Cardone will notify its customers and all unsold inventory will be repurchased and will provide a full refund to customers. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cardone at 215-912-3000.
Vehicle safety record
1968 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 2003 for the caliper.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Corvette year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1968 Chevrolet Corvette recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 0 | 2 | B | |
| 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 2 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1968 Ford Mustang | 0 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 1968 Chevrolet C10 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1968 Chevrolet C Series | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Does the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette: caliper (May 2003); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (December 1967). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Chevrolet Corvette year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Chevrolet Corvette years have the most complaints?
2016 (105), 2011 (85), 2010 (84). See every Chevrolet Corvette year compared.
What should I do if my 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data