2003 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Owners have filed 127 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 26.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 11.8%.
Complaints127
Crashes23
Fires1
Injuries1
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Steering 26.8% · 34
Electrical system 11.8% · 15
Power train 8.7% · 11
Electronic stability control (ESC) 7.9% · 10
Fuel/propulsion system 6.3% · 8
Structure 4.7% · 6
Engine and engine cooling 3.9% · 5
Seat belts 3.1% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 23 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire, 1 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Chevrolet Corvette in this data, 2003 draws comparatively few complaints; 2005 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 4 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 34,000 miles.
In owners' own words
2003 Chevrolet Corvette. Consumer writes in regards to the steering column lock recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *Smd the dealer informed the consumer, the recall was performed on july 13, 2005. However, the consumer stated if the problem was fixed, he shouldn't have had to pay $619.48 To have the wiring harness and relay replaced, due to the steering column locking up. Steering
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the steering column seized, failed to unlock, and the steering warning light illuminated. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 04v060000 (steering); however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. Steering · reported at 31,000 miles
Dt: the steering locked while driving the vehicle. This happened on september 18, 2005 while going 30 mph, there was recall, and had the recall repairs performed on june 10, 2005. Contacted gm, and left a message with the general manager. This happened before while backing the vehicle out. Contacted the dealer, and that was when the consumer found out there was a recall. Steering
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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