The contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle was shaking with the brake pads abnormally grabbing. The contact stated that he had to lightly depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from shaking and the brake pads grabbing. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the power locks would unlock and lock unintendedly. The contact also stated that the interior lights would turn off and on independently. The contact stated that the failures had become constant. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
The worst 1994 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes5
- Electrical5
- Transmission4
- Airbags3
- Body3
Problems by type
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- Brakes5
- Electrical5
- Transmission4
- Airbags3
- Body3
- Engine3
- Wheels3
- Acceleration2
- Visibility2
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Seat belts1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Brake pull
The petitions stated that:we represent the owner of a 1990 chevrolet corvette which, when the brakes were applied, suddently, violently, and unexpectedly pulls to the left.this is a intermittent defect which does not occur with an regularity.
DP96006
Engine wiring harness routing
This condition poses no safety-related consequence if the identified wiring harness were to contact the exhaust shield.only one month of production was involved in this campaign.the subject wiring harness contains the ground wires for the engine oil temperature sensor, o2 sensor, knock sensor, and the oil level sensor.all sensors involved operate at a very low voltage (less than 1 v).the only reported adverse effect if the harness were to contact the exhause shield, would be the illumination of the check engine light or erratic dash gauge movement.this sq is closed.
SQ94015
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Information on run flat, zero pressure or extended mobility tires (EMT) and unique servicing techniques
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- No serial data communications using the tech 1 with a 1986 or newer camaro, firebird or corvette with a...
- Information regarding corvette zf six speed manual transmission
- Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms
- Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning
1994 Chevrolet Corvette fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L 8‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 22-24 | 18 |
What 1994 Chevrolet Corvette owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fuel oder from rear of the vehicle
At 19,528 mileage. My tires need to be replaced,side walls where cracked, no safe to drive in motion. Replace back up lamp switch internal shorted,part no longer available thru gm. Lighting systems for vehicle motion intent ,in motion in city and highway. At 23,353 mileage. Found # 5 cylinder is misfiring and the spark plug is fouled. Found no spark on that cylinder also. Found the abits distributor module is faulty .need to replace the abits. Replaced the abits distributor. Spark plugs and wires,in motion in city and highway. Then again at 27,011milage. Replace serpentine belt. Replace hub assembly rf ,front wheel bearings. Replace broken r+r rocker arm stud,in motion in city and highway. At 27.088 mileage. Need to replace the distributor module is faulty again. The coil need to replace too. Replaced the abits distributor " this is the 3 rd time ",the dealer said that many owners complain because no recall . Today is in the shop
The chevrolet lt1 5.7 liter engine has a defect with the water pump. It is a cam shaft driven water pump and leaks antifreeze onto the optispark(aka distributor) which shorts out the optispark. If the car is driving it will no longer run. This also disable power steering. This defect was acknowledged and fixed in 1995 and newer models but the previous year models have this problem. This is a safety issue as a moving car can be disabled while driving. This the exact same result as the gm ignition key recall and it should not be ignored.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated while traveling at unknown speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic several times where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet corvette. While driving 40 MPH, the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood. The vehicle would no longer accelerate and was taken to a local repair shop. The mechanic stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact did not notice any issues before the failure. The current and failure mileages were 134,000.
Cruise control will not disengage and actually accelerates on my 1994 corvette. To brake the car, the engine has to be shut off while the car is moving in excess of 85 MPH. This first happened in january 1999. I took the car to two chevrolet dealerships, one in florida the other kelle chevrolet, farmingdale, nj 07727, and was told there was no problem with the crusie control. I have not used the crusie since then for fear that the same thing would happen. I lent the car to my cousin in may of 2007, and not knowing that there could be a problem, he used the cruise and once again it would not disengage and the car continued to accelerate. I contacted general motors, case number, 71-526476194, and they told me that they could do nothing.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 42 MPH the entire air bag came off, but did not deploy. It requires 4 screws to hold it on, but the contact only found 2 screws. Attempted to put them in but only one seemed to take, and even that one was not tight. The dealer would not help. This represented a safety concern. However, this vehicle has never been in an accident. Updated 05/30/06.
Dealer replacing brake hardlines & fittings due to rust and corrosion, which cannot be prevented by regular maintenance.
The consumer received a recall regarding the seat belts, however the dealer refused to honor the recall.
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Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
Is the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette, fewer than a typical Corvette model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette?
Brakes, with 5 complaints. Next is electrical (5).
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet Corvette have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Corvette model years with the most brakes complaints are 2005 (62 complaints), 1998 (36 complaints) and 2000 (32 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.7L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 22-24 highway.
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