Total Complaints
6 filings
CHEVROLET CORVETTE · model year
1975 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
6 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1975CHEVROLETCORVETTE carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1975 CORVETTE is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components with 1 filings, followed by structure:body (1) and wheels (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1975 CORVETTE, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20230123TIRES:SIDEWALL
The contact owns a 1975 Chevrolet Corvette equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Cobra Gt, Tire Size: P225/70/R15, DOT Number: R7UUC285020. The contact stated that while cleaning the vehicle, he noticed that the sidewalls on the tire had a bulge. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire supplier. The passengerâs side front tire was replaced, but the failure persisted. The contact stated that he noticed that the driver's side rear tire also had a bulge on the sidewall. The tire was not replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The tire mileage was 200. The vehicle failure mileage was not provided. The VIN was not available.
20191008ENGINE
1975 CORVETTE STINGRAY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO MULTIPLE MALFUNCTIONS WITH VEHICLE; FLUID LEAKAGES, AND DEFECTIVE OIL FILTERS.*AS *JS
20180805STRUCTURE:BODY
WHILE DRIVING ALONG ON A STATE ROAD AT ABOUT 45 TO 50 MPH THE BF GOODRICH RADIAL T/A TIRE ON THE RIGHT REAR COMPLETELY SELF DESTRUCTED WITH TREAD SEPARATION AND STEEL BELT SHREDDING. THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL WAS TORN AS WELL AS SCRATCHES AND TIRE IMPRESSIONS ON THE DOOR AND FRONT FENDER OF MY 1975 CORVETTE. I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CLASSIC CAR FOR 1 MONTH AND NOW IT IS DAMAGED.
Mileage: 59,200
20180805WHEELS
WHILE DRIVING ALONG ON A STATE ROAD AT ABOUT 45 TO 50 MPH THE BF GOODRICH RADIAL T/A TIRE ON THE RIGHT REAR COMPLETELY SELF DESTRUCTED WITH TREAD SEPARATION AND STEEL BELT SHREDDING. THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL WAS TORN AS WELL AS SCRATCHES AND TIRE IMPRESSIONS ON THE DOOR AND FRONT FENDER OF MY 1975 CORVETTE. I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CLASSIC CAR FOR 1 MONTH AND NOW IT IS DAMAGED.
Mileage: 59,200
20180805TIRES
WHILE DRIVING ALONG ON A STATE ROAD AT ABOUT 45 TO 50 MPH THE BF GOODRICH RADIAL T/A TIRE ON THE RIGHT REAR COMPLETELY SELF DESTRUCTED WITH TREAD SEPARATION AND STEEL BELT SHREDDING. THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL WAS TORN AS WELL AS SCRATCHES AND TIRE IMPRESSIONS ON THE DOOR AND FRONT FENDER OF MY 1975 CORVETTE. I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CLASSIC CAR FOR 1 MONTH AND NOW IT IS DAMAGED.
Mileage: 59,200
20070714SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ON MY 1975 CHEVROLET CORVETTE WHILE DRIVING ON THE JACKIE ROBINSON PARKWAY IN NEW YORK CITY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. THE CLEVIS PIN AND CLIP RETAINER FELL OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ALMOST CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH. PURCHASED NEW PARTS FOR INSTALLATION WITH FEAR THAT IT MIGHT HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR
Mileage: 110,000
Compare 1975CHEVROLETCORVETTE to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1975 CHEVROLET CORVETTE have?▼
The 1975 CHEVROLET CORVETTE has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1975 CHEVROLET CORVETTE?▼
The most-complained component for the 1975 CHEVROLET CORVETTE is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY and WHEELS.
Is the 1975 CHEVROLET CORVETTE safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.