IllustrationWHILE DRIVING UP HILL IN HEAVY RAIN VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN 2ND GEAR AND CURVED WITH THE ROAD. THEN, VEHICLE HYDROPLANED/TURNED, AND HIT A TREE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, RESULTING IN DRIVER'S DEATH. VEHICLE'S STRUCTURE WAS MADE OF FIBERGLASS WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THE CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
1977 Chevrolet Corvette
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
Structure complaints
1 reportsOfficial recalls
177V115000 · Electrical System:horn
Jul 28, 1977
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE STEERING WHEEL CENTER HUBS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 107, "REFLECTING SURFACES". THE HORN BUTTON CAP AND THE LOCK LEVER HAVE A BRUSHED CHROME FINISH. THE SURFACE REFLECTIVITY OF THIS FINISH ON SOME OF THESE HORN BUTTON CAPS AND LOCK LEVERS IS APPROXIMATELY TWICE THE MAXIMUM REFLECTIVITY ALLOWED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CAP AND LEVER WITH PARTS PAINTED TO MATCH THE INTERIOR TRIM COLOR AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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NHTSA investigations
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