1999 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Owners have filed 389 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 53.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 8.2%.
Complaints389
Crashes19
Fires3
Injuries15
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Steering 53.2% · 207
Electrical system 8.2% · 32
Seat belts 5.1% · 20
Power train 3.6% · 14
Seats 3.3% · 13
Service brakes 2.6% · 10
Electronic stability control (ESC) 2.3% · 9
Service brakes, hydraulic 2.1% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 19 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire, 15 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Chevrolet Corvette in this data, 1999 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2005 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 9 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 44,500 miles.
In owners' own words
Steering wheel locks up after key has been turned. Ongoing problem for me - dealership says "nothing is wrong." However, I have discovered through my own investigations that many others with 1997 - 2000 corvettes are experiencing the same frustration. Luckily the car was in the driveway every time this happened so at least I was not stranded. Gm needs to address this problem immediately!*Ak ref. In ea02-031 *cjs Steering
Service column lock was recalled and fixed in 2006 but service column lock occurred again. This has been an ongoing problem well documented and gm has no fix for it it appears there are several fixes out there at the cost of the consumer which is not appropriate that gm refuses to properly troubleshoot this problem which is even occurring after the required ntsb recall repair is made. Steering · reported at 50,300 miles
While consumer was attempting to start vehicle steering column would not unlock. Consumer spent almost an hour but could not get the key into the ignition to unlock the steering column. Consumer stated her husband looked this problem up on the internet and found that there was a recall. Called dealer, who informed her that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. Steering
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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