1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
4 recalls, 466 complaints - 163 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
04V060000 Feb 9, 2004
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEMS (ECL), WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED TO "LOCK," THE ECL SYSTEM PREVENTS TURNING OF THE STEERING SYSTEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE ECL UNLOCKS THE STEERING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED SO THAT IF THE COLUMN... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE DEALER WILL DISABLE THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK BY REMOVING THE COLUMN LOCK PLATE. WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS REMOVED, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WILL LOCK BUT THE STEERING COLUMN WILL NOT LOCK. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, ... Read more
00V111000 Apr 17, 2000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LAP BELT WEBBING CAN TWIST ALLOWING THE WEBBING TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR.
Consequence
WHEN THE BELT WEBBING BECOMES JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR, THE SEAT BELT MAY BE UNUSABLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL INSERTS TO THE BELT WEB GUIDE OF EACH LAP BELT RETRACTOR.
Complaint Statistics
466 total complaints
16 crashes 1 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 82 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 80 |
| STEERING | 35 |
| SEATS | 23 |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 15 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:THROTTLEBODY/MANIFOLD
Aug 9, 2024
Incident date: Aug 9, 2024
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while parallel parking, the vehicle independently accelerated and lunged forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was due to the throttle body. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehic... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 16, 2024
Incident date: Jan 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall rep... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 27, 2023
Incident date: Apr 21, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed to the floor however, the vehicle failed to properly slow down as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle w... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 4, 2022
Incident date: Jul 31, 2022
I own a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The EBCM can have an issue. Complains of traction control, ABS braking and AH active handling. This can cause issues when driving with no ABS active. I have seen numerous complaints about this issue here and on various forums. Unfortunately the part needed to correct... Read more
STEERING
Aug 4, 2022
Incident date: Jul 31, 2022
I own a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The EBCM can have an issue. Complains of traction control, ABS braking and AH active handling. This can cause issues when driving with no ABS active. I have seen numerous complaints about this issue here and on various forums. Unfortunately the part needed to correct... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Oct 27, 2021
Incident date: Oct 1, 2018
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on slick road surfaces, the contact lost control of the vehicle with the service traction control and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact had called several dealers in the Miami area ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 5, 2021
Incident date: Jul 27, 2021
On July 27, 2021, I was cruising in my 1998 Convertible Chevy maunal Corvette with under 50k miles. I had it inspected around the end of June. I just driving pulled ahead of traffic and the clutch pedal went all the way down to floor as I approached a stop light!!! I lost all power. I didn't know ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Mar 3, 2021
Incident date: Jan 11, 2020
THE CAR CONSTANTLY AND REGULARLY SMELLS LIKE GAS ON THE INSIDE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 3, 2021
Incident date: Jan 11, 2020
THE CAR CONSTANTLY AND REGULARLY SMELLS LIKE GAS ON THE INSIDE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 2, 2020
Incident date: Aug 22, 2020
THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. PROCEED TO START VEHICLE. STEERING COLUMN LOCKS UP. HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. I AM THE THIRD OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. IN RESEARCHING INFORMATION REGARDING PAST RECALLS APPARENTLY HEDRICK'S DEALERSHIP OF FRESNO, CA COMPLETED WORK BUT IN ASKING WHAT THEY COMPLETED, I WA... Read more
STEERING
Dec 2, 2020
Incident date: Aug 22, 2020
THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. PROCEED TO START VEHICLE. STEERING COLUMN LOCKS UP. HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. I AM THE THIRD OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. IN RESEARCHING INFORMATION REGARDING PAST RECALLS APPARENTLY HEDRICK'S DEALERSHIP OF FRESNO, CA COMPLETED WORK BUT IN ASKING WHAT THEY COMPLETED, I WA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Mar 29, 2020
Incident date: May 1, 2018
THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NO EXTEND OUT OR RETRACT. JAMMING OCCURS EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR THIS ISSUE. IT IS A PERSISTENT PROBLEM THAT STARTED ABOUT IN 2018.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Nov 5, 2019
Incident date: Aug 19, 2019
ABS/TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ON. WENT TO DEALER AND NO PART IS AVAILABLE TO MAKE THE REPAIR. SO I HAVE NO ABS OR TRACION CONTROL ON MY CAR PART NO 9367071 & 12530740
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 5, 2019
Incident date: Aug 19, 2019
ABS/TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ON. WENT TO DEALER AND NO PART IS AVAILABLE TO MAKE THE REPAIR. SO I HAVE NO ABS OR TRACION CONTROL ON MY CAR PART NO 9367071 & 12530740
STEERING
Sep 27, 2019
Incident date: Sep 23, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE TURNING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE MULTIPLE TIMES, SHOOK THE STEERING WHEEL, AND REMOVED THE BATTERY SO THE COMPUTER COULD REPROGRAM; HOWEVER, THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 13, 2019
Incident date: May 7, 1999
PARKING BRAKES DON'T WORK.
POWER TRAIN
Dec 29, 2018
Incident date: Aug 1, 2017
AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS I WHAT TO DRIVE THE CAR. I HAVE TO KEEP PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL A FEW TIMES BEFORE I CAN GET THE SHIFT LEVER OUT OF PARK.
ENGINE
Dec 13, 2018
Incident date: Dec 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL, THE CONTACT STARTED THE ENGINE, DROVE THREE FEET, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAITED A FEW MINUTES, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE THREE MORE FEET BEFORE T... Read more
STEERING
Nov 16, 2017
Incident date: Oct 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LOCK WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME SAFELY. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO SCHUMACHER BUICK GMC OF NORTH PALM BEACH DEALER LOCATED AT 3720 NORTHLAKE BLVD ... Read more
SEATS
Oct 5, 2017
Incident date: Sep 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME FAILED TO LOCK IN POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT CONTINUED TO SLIDE FORWARD AND BACKWARDS. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE SEAT SLID FORWARD AND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED,... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 1, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. HAD A SERVICE COLUMN LOCK DISPLAY. TOOK IT IN ON A RECALL. THEY FIXED IT AND 6 MONTHS LATER LEFT ME STRANDED AGAIN WITH SAME CODE. CHARGED ME 1000 DOLLARS TO TELL ME THE WHEEL LOCK BROKE. WE ALL KNOW THAT'S NOT TRUE. 2 WEEKS LATER HAVE A SERVICE POWER TRAIN WI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 1, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. HAD A SERVICE COLUMN LOCK DISPLAY. TOOK IT IN ON A RECALL. THEY FIXED IT AND 6 MONTHS LATER LEFT ME STRANDED AGAIN WITH SAME CODE. CHARGED ME 1000 DOLLARS TO TELL ME THE WHEEL LOCK BROKE. WE ALL KNOW THAT'S NOT TRUE. 2 WEEKS LATER HAVE A SERVICE POWER TRAIN WI... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 21, 2017
Incident date: Mar 20, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" STRONG FUEL VAPOR SMELL EMITTING FROM REAR OF THE CAR.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 17, 2017
Incident date: Jan 6, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 17, 2017
Incident date: Jan 6, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Jan 17, 2017
Incident date: Jan 6, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
Aug 31, 2016
Incident date: Feb 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE COLUMN LOCK FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HARNESS KIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 31, 2016
Incident date: Feb 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE COLUMN LOCK FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HARNESS KIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICL... Read more
STEERING
Jul 7, 2016
Incident date: Jul 6, 2016
I HAVE OWNED MY 1998 CORVETTE FOR TWO YEARS. THE PULL KEY AND WAIT 10 SECONDS AND THE SERVICE STEERING COLUMN LOCK ERRORS ARE CRIPPLING ME ENJOYMENT OF THE CAR. I HAVE INSTALLED AN LMC5 MODULE LAST YEAR AND THE PROBLEMS WILL NOT GO AWAY. THE RECALL ON THE SERVICE COLUMN LOCK WAS PERFORMED ON THE ... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 7, 2016
Incident date: Jul 6, 2016
I HAVE OWNED MY 1998 CORVETTE FOR TWO YEARS. THE PULL KEY AND WAIT 10 SECONDS AND THE SERVICE STEERING COLUMN LOCK ERRORS ARE CRIPPLING ME ENJOYMENT OF THE CAR. I HAVE INSTALLED AN LMC5 MODULE LAST YEAR AND THE PROBLEMS WILL NOT GO AWAY. THE RECALL ON THE SERVICE COLUMN LOCK WAS PERFORMED ON THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 7, 2016
Incident date: Jul 6, 2016
I HAVE OWNED MY 1998 CORVETTE FOR TWO YEARS. THE PULL KEY AND WAIT 10 SECONDS AND THE SERVICE STEERING COLUMN LOCK ERRORS ARE CRIPPLING ME ENJOYMENT OF THE CAR. I HAVE INSTALLED AN LMC5 MODULE LAST YEAR AND THE PROBLEMS WILL NOT GO AWAY. THE RECALL ON THE SERVICE COLUMN LOCK WAS PERFORMED ON THE ... Read more
STEERING
Jun 28, 2016
Incident date: Jun 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT IF THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, THE ENGINE WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNO... Read more
STEERING
Jun 13, 2016
Incident date: Jun 11, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND SWITCHED INTO THE DRIVE POSITION, IT MOVED FORWARD BRIEFLY AND STALLED AS THE COLUMN LOCK REPAIR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE FAI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 9, 2016
Incident date: Jun 6, 2016
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE FAILS WITHOUT WARNING. DRIVER CAN SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK, CABLE WILL BREAK, DRIVER ASSUMES CAR IS IN PARK BUT DUE TO THE BREAK THE CAR IS STILL IN DRIVE AND WILL REMAIN IN FORWARD MOTION ALL THE WHILE THE SHIFTER INDICATES THE CAR IS IN PARK. SPOKE WITH CHEVY D... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 31, 2016
Incident date: Feb 28, 2016
THE MODULE CONTROLLING THE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WAS POORLY DESIGNED BY GENERAL MOTORS AND TURNS OFF THE SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING. GENERAL MOTORS NO LONGER SUPPORTS THIS MODULE AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET A REPLACEMENT. WHEN THE SYSTEM SHUTS OFF A DANGEROUS SITUATION IS CREATED, THE DASHBOARD WARNING... Read more
STEERING
Feb 3, 2016
Incident date: Sep 4, 2014
FILED THIS EARLIER. NOT SURE IF RECEIVED. YOU ISSUED A RECALL #04V060000 FOR STEERING COLUMN LOCK PROBLEM. MY VIN DOES NOT SHOW UP, HOWEVER GM ISSUED BULLETIN 04006C LISTING MY VIN AS HAVING THE PROBLEM. GM WILL NOT HONOR IT BECAUSE YOU HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON MY VIN. I HAD THE PROBLEM AND HAD ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 11, 2016
Incident date: Sep 4, 2014
THE DIC SHOWED "SERVICE STEERING WHEEL LOCK", REMOVE KEY AND WAIT 10 SECONDS. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 97-2004 CORVETTES FOR THIS. MY VIN DOES NOT SHOW UP BUT GM SERVICE BULLETIN LOUIEINLI #04006CC (ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK) COVERS VEHICLE VINS FROM W5100001 TO W5131069. MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP COMI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 30, 2015
Incident date: Oct 26, 2015
A RECALL WAS TAKEN CARE OF 7/17/14. I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AGAIN. STEERING COLUMN LOCKS, AND STALLS. CAR CANNOT BE MOVED. THE DEALER AND THEIR SUPPORT ADVISERS CANNOT FIND A FIX. THEIR SOLUTION IS TO REMOVE THE LOCK KIT, BYPASS THE SAFETY MECHANISMS, CHARGE ME $450.00. A HARNESS AND LOCK KIT ARE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 4, 2015
Incident date: May 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. PRIOR TO THE CONTACT OWNING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V060000 (STEERING). THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE SERVICE COLUMN LOCK WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED RANDOMLY AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. ... Read more
STEERING
Jun 4, 2015
Incident date: May 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. PRIOR TO THE CONTACT OWNING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V060000 (STEERING). THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE SERVICE COLUMN LOCK WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED RANDOMLY AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. ... Read more
STEERING
Oct 20, 2014
Incident date: Sep 3, 2014
THE ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEM LOCKED UP AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF GARAGE. THIS WAS A PROBLEM UNDER NHTSA RECALL 04V06000 FOR 1997-2004 MODELS. GM SAYS MY VIN NUMBER NOT INVOLVED. AFTER BEING TOWED IN THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIRS (REMOVED LOCK REPLACED HARNESS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL) AND CHARGE... Read more
STEERING
Sep 23, 2014
Incident date: Sep 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE HARNESS KIT WAS REPLACED. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Sep 22, 2014
Incident date: May 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS NEE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 22, 2014
Incident date: May 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS NEE... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 17, 2014
Incident date: Apr 30, 2014
WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE CAR WAS STUCK IN THE ROADWAY. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER, WHO SAID A CRITICAL RECALL WAS NEVER DONE. ALTHOUGH I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER, I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM GM. THE RECALL, WHICH I LATER FOUN... Read more
STEERING
Jul 17, 2014
Incident date: Apr 30, 2014
WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE CAR WAS STUCK IN THE ROADWAY. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER, WHO SAID A CRITICAL RECALL WAS NEVER DONE. ALTHOUGH I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER, I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM GM. THE RECALL, WHICH I LATER FOUN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 20, 2014
Incident date: May 18, 2014
I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AND ENGINE/POWER WENT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. AFTER STOPPING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FASTEST LANE IN THE FREEWAY, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SO FAR WHILE OWNING THIS CAR. I COULD HAVE BEEN HIT BY THE CARS BEHIND ME BUT LUCKILY ALL 3 TIMES I WA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 23, 2014
Incident date: Dec 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POSI TRACTION AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO ... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 23, 2014
Incident date: Dec 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POSI TRACTION AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 23, 2014
Incident date: Dec 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POSI TRACTION AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO ... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 25.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,050 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
163 manufacturer communications from 146 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 15 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 9 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 7 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 7 |
| 012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 5 |
| 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
PIC6522
Oct 5, 2023
010000 STEERING
This Preliminary Information communicates diagnostic information to dealership techs to assist them in diagnosing either a "Service Column Lock" or a "Pull Key, Wait 10 Seconds" message on the DIC.
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIP4404F
Oct 9, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. If the concern is worse than a like vehicle, technician should f
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D
May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
PIC5913
Sep 19, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Techni
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
PIP4404E
Aug 12, 2013
017300 STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. If the concern is worse than a like vehicle, technician should f
PIC5335A
Dec 13, 2012
020000 SUSPENSION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have front and or rear composite springs cracked and/or broken. Technician should use only use J33432-A & J42188 are being used during ins
PIC-5335-A
Dec 1, 2012
021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET: FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE FRONT AND/OR REAR, COMPOSITE SPRINGS WOULD CRACK AND/OR BECOME BROKEN. MODELS 2004-2009 XLR; 1997-2013 CORVETTE. *PE
PIC-5335-A
Dec 1, 2012
022110 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
CADILLAC/CHEVROLET: FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE FRONT AND/OR REAR, COMPOSITE SPRINGS WOULD CRACK AND/OR BECOME BROKEN. MODELS 2004-2009 XLR; 1997-2013 CORVETTE. *PE
PIC5335A
Dec 1, 2012
160000 STRUCTURE
Composite Transverse Spring Damage.
PIC-5391
Nov 1, 2010
026000 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
GM: THE DIAGNOSIS AND PROCEDURE FOR WHEN THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS ON. *RM
PIC-5347A
Oct 1, 2010
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
GM: THE FUEL GAUGE MAY SHOW EMPTY WHEN THERE IS STILL GAS IN THE TANK. VEHICLES MAY ALSO RUN OUT OF GAS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE AT HALF-FULL. *RM
PIC-5347A
Oct 1, 2010
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
GM: THE FUEL GAUGE MAY SHOW EMPTY WHEN THERE IS STILL GAS IN THE TANK. VEHICLES MAY ALSO RUN OUT OF GAS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE AT HALF-FULL. *RM
PIC-5347A
Oct 1, 2010
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
GM: THE FUEL GAUGE MAY SHOW EMPTY WHEN THERE IS STILL GAS IN THE TANK. VEHICLES MAY ALSO RUN OUT OF GAS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE AT HALF-FULL. *RM
PIC-5368
Sep 1, 2010
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
CHEVROLET: ABS/TCS LIGHT ON AND DTCS C1225/C0035 AND/OR C1226/C0040 DUE TO AFTERMARKET BRAIDED STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE LINES. *PE
3144
Jun 1, 2009
190000 TIRES
SLIGHT PULL LEFT OR RIGHT, TIRE WANDER. *TC UPDATED 6/4/10. *PE
05081
Feb 1, 2006
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT-ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEM. THE COLUMN LOCK MAY FAIL TO UNLOCK THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. *TT
050310019
Dec 1, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
INFORMATION ON RUN FLAT, ZERO PRESSURE OR EXTENDED MOBILITY TIRES (EMT) AND UNIQUE SERVICING TECHNIQUES. *TT
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
050235004
Jul 1, 2005
010000 STEERING
REVISED STEERING COLUMN TURN SIGNAL CANCEL CAM AND STEERING SHAFT UPPER BEARING SPRING REPLACEMENT (MANUAL AND TELESCOPING) PROCEDURE. *TT
050308004
Apr 1, 2005
020000 SUSPENSION
REVISED FRONT AND REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT STUD NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
030844005B
Jan 1, 2005
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. *TT
000730022B
Dec 1, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION. *TT UPDATED *EH
04006
Nov 23, 2004
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
GMP04-057 - 04006 ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEM. *TT THIS IS A PART 1 OF A 2 PART MESSAGE. *TT
04006A
Nov 23, 2004
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEM. THIS BULLETIN CANCELS AND REPLACES BULLETIN 04006A, ISSUED JULY 2004. *TT
040731005
Aug 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE WEAR INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT. *TT
040605007
Jun 1, 2004
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST INTERMEDIATE PIPE AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. *TT
040604031
Apr 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO FILL WITH FUEL OR FILLING STATION PUMP SHUTS OFF BEFORE TANK IS FULL. *EH
040850005
Mar 1, 2004
220000 SEATS
SEAT BACK TWISTING. *EH
02122004
Feb 12, 2004
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
A CONDITION IN WHICH THE VEHICLE CAN OPERATE WHEN THE ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN FAILS TO UNLOCK. *TT
00110A
Jan 1, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL GAUGE/PUMP DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. SIT BULLETIN 1411305. *TT
01489
Jan 1, 2004
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1431. SIT BULLETIN 1401034. *TT
01657
Jan 1, 2004
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CLARIFICATION OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)-RELATED OPTION CODES. SIT BULLETIN 1451252. *TT
02040
Jan 1, 2004
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
SUPPLEMENT TO 02-08-111-001 CONVERTIBLE TOP 5TH BOW RUBS STOWAGE LID.*MR
01660
Jan 1, 2004
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
DECK/TRUNK LID DOES NOT POP UP ENOUGH WHEN RELEASE BUTTON IS USED. *TT
01599
Jan 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE. *TT
01119A
Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROLL-OUT FOR THE GEN III SMALL BLOCK ENGINES WITH IRIDIUM SPARK PLUGS. ALSO INCLUDES 2003/2004 M/L VANS. *TT
3027
Jan 1, 2004
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
HARD CLUTCH PEDAL AND/OR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE AFTER SERVICING THE PRESSURE PLATE. *TT
3020
Jan 1, 2004
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
6SP MANUAL TRANSMISSION STUCK IN FOURTH GEAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF FOURTH. *TT
3032
Jan 1, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
LOW OIL, LOW FUEL, OR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR DISPLAYED ON THE HEADS UP DISPLAY. 1997 - 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. *TT
3118
Jan 1, 2004
130000 VISIBILITY
WIND NOISE OR WATER LEAK AT TOP OF DOOR GLASS-ADJUSTMENT TIPS. *SC
01363
Nov 18, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE SIDE COVER OIL LEAK. *TT
01398
Nov 18, 2003
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
RATTLE RESONANCE REAR OF VEHICLE DURING ACCELERATION. *TT
01418
Nov 18, 2003
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
BLOTCHES IN ALL GLASS. SERVICE VME. *TT
01387A
Nov 18, 2003
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
SERVICE VME INVOLVING BLOTCHES IN ALL GLASS. *TT
01363A
Nov 18, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE SIDE COVER OIL LEAK. *TT
030420006
Nov 1, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FLUID LEAK AT REAR AXLE. *TT
030730056
Nov 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT
030604060
Oct 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON NEW SPARK PLUGS AND GAPPING. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING PONTIAC GTO 2004. *TT
020604022A
Oct 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING AND DATA LINE DIAGNOSIS USING J42236A. *TT
030420005
Sep 1, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
RELEASE OF NEW REAR AXLE SEALS. *TT
030730042
Sep 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AT REAR OF VEHICLE. *TT
082903
Aug 29, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
USING THE CORRECT LOCK TIGHT PRODUCT WHEN SERVICING A REAR AXLE FLUID LEAK FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE COVER. *TT
082503
Aug 25, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FLUID LEAK FROM THE REAR AXLE SIDE LEFT HAND SIDE. VME MESSAGE. *TT
030236002
Aug 1, 2003
010000 STEERING
REVISED STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR OR STEERING SHAFT LOWER BEARING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CENTERING PROCEDURE. *EH
060503
Jun 5, 2003
200000 WHEELS
NUMBER OF COMMENTS ABOUT THE WHEELS BEING DAMAGED FROM THE WHEEL WEIGHT MOVING ON THE WHEEL FLANGE. *TT
060403
Jun 4, 2003
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
WATER LEAK INTO THE DRIVER'S FOOT WELL AREA. REPAIRS WILL CONSIST OF REMOVING THE WIPER MOTOR AND RESEALING THE COWL SEAM. *TT
052203
May 22, 2003
200000 WHEELS
WHEELS WITH PEELING CHROME. *TT
050703
May 7, 2003
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
BLOTCHY OR SPOTTY CONDITION PRESENT IN THE GLASS DUE TO THE TEMPERING PROCESS USED TO MEET EUROPEAN REQUIREMENTS. *TT
020601029
Sep 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEEDLE BEARINGS FOUND IN OIL PAN. *TT
020420003
Jul 1, 2002
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED SIDE COVER AND GASKET REPLACEMENT (RH) / DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER AND SEAL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT. *TT
020604023A
Jun 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS SPARK KNOCK) USUALLY WORSE DURING ACCELERATION AND / OR AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *TT
051602
May 16, 2002
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
COMPLAINTS OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL NOT RETURNING WHEN DEPRESSED. *TT
051402
May 15, 2002
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING DISCOLORED HYDRAULIC CLUTCH FLUID. *TT
051302
May 13, 2002
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON DECALS USED ON THE INDY PACE CAR. *TT
051002
May 10, 2002
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMERS WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPTION MAY HAVE CONCERNS WITH NOISE WHN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP IN FIRST. *TT
050802
May 8, 2002
220000 SEATS
COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE DRIVER SEATBACK RECLINER NOT MAINTAINING THE SET POSITION. *TT
050302
May 3, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON PROPER ENGINE OIL LEVEL USAGE. *TT
020857003
May 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK GUIDE. *TT
020857033
May 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK GUIDE. *TT
020604023
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (SPARK KNOCK) DURING ACCELERATION AND / OR ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0332 SET. *TT
020604022
May 1, 2002
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING AND DATA LINE DIAGNOSIS USING J42236A. *TT
042602
Apr 26, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
A CONCERN HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED WHERE A SCREW THAT ATTACHES THE B-PILLAR WEATHER-STRIP RETAINER CONTACTS THE CONVERTIBLE TOP MATERIAL AND WEARS A HOLE IN THE TOP MATERIAL. *TT
020850002
Mar 1, 2002
220000 SEATS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN THE DRIVER SEAT DURING ACCELERATION AND BRAKING. *SLC
010730023B
Mar 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. *TT
071201
Dec 7, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING WIND NOISE FROM UPPER B PILLAR AREA. *TT
010730023A
Nov 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, OR CEL ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. (1996-2000 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCK MODELS) *YH
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA13007
Opened: Aug 23, 2013 , Closed: Jun 24, 2014
Simultaneous Loss of Low-Beam Headlights
On May 14, 2014, General Motors (GM) submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating NHTSA Safety Recall 14V-251 to remedy the subject vehicles.GM will remedy a defect condition in the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) by modifying the vehicle's electrical harnessing.GM also announ... Read more
PE13013
Opened: May 6, 2013 , Closed: Aug 26, 2013
Loss of Low Beam Headlights
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 30 reports from consumers alleging that, after driving for a short time (5 to 30 minutes), both low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously and without warning. The low beam headlights remained inoperative for the re... Read more
PE10015
Opened: May 12, 2010 , Closed: Sep 10, 2010
Fuel Tank Leak
In its June 30, 2010 response to ODI's Information Request letter, General Motors (GM) identified the leak source as cracks in either the fuel tank cross-over tube quick connector (connector) and/or the hot-plate weld joint of the connector to the tank.The root causes are attributed to errors in con... Read more
EA09002
Opened: Jan 14, 2009 , Closed: May 11, 2010
Electronic Stability Control
On April 26, 2010, at NHTSA's request following this investigation, General Motors submitted a Defect Information Report to NHTSA to correct a defect associated with the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system in approximately 40,000 Model Year (MY) 2005 and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles (NHTSA Re... Read more
PE08056
Opened: Sep 17, 2008 , Closed: Jan 14, 2009
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MALFUNCTION
ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2008, ODI OPENED PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE08-056 TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF INAPPROPRIATE ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE VEHICLES.SOME REPORTS RECEIVED BY ODI AND SOME REPORTS TO GENERAL MOTORS (GM) ... Read more
EA02031
Opened: Nov 15, 2002 , Closed: Mar 11, 2004
STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP
IN 2001, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) ISSUED CUSTOMER SERVICE CAMPAIGNS 1044 AND 1044A TO ADDRESS A CONDITION WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD FAIL TO UNLOCK DURING THE INITIAL KEY-IN AND START-UP IN CERTAIN MY 1998-2000 CORVETTE VEHICLES.HOWEVER, ODI CONTINUED TO RECEIVE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING STEERING COLUMN... Read more
PE02054
Opened: Jul 1, 2002 , Closed: Nov 15, 2002
STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP
SEE RESUME IN REPOSITORY.
EA00009
Opened: Mar 16, 2000 , Closed: Apr 18, 2000
FRONT LAP BELT MALFUNCTION
ODI OPENED THIS EA00-009 ON MARCH 16, 2000, TO CONTINUE ANALYSES BEGUN UNDER PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE99-076.THE ALLEGED DEFECT: LAP BELT WEBBING IN BOTH SEATING POSITIONS TENDS TO FOLD OVER WHILE ENTERING THE RETRACTOR OPENING.THESE FOLDS FREQUENTLY IMPEDE PROPER WEBBING RETRACTION.IF THE RETRACTOR... Read more
PE99076
Opened: Dec 10, 1999 , Closed: Mar 16, 2000
FRONT LAP BELT MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
PE99066
Opened: Nov 8, 1999 , Closed: Jul 21, 2000
STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE
There is no summary currently available
DP96006
Opened: May 14, 1996 , Closed: Oct 18, 1996
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.
SQ94015
Opened: Mar 11, 1994 , Closed: Mar 21, 1994
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 T... Read more
DP92011
Opened: May 22, 1992 , Closed: Oct 29, 1992
AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY
AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY
PE92025
Opened: Mar 4, 1992 , Closed: Jun 3, 1992
INCONSIS.BRK LGT OPERATION
There is no summary currently available
EA90033
Opened: Jun 11, 1990 , Closed: Sep 9, 1991
SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE90041
Opened: Feb 8, 1990 , Closed: Jun 11, 1990
SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE90040
Opened: Feb 6, 1990 , Closed: Jun 11, 1990
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90038
Opened: Feb 2, 1990 , Closed: May 7, 1990
UNDER DASH FIRE
There is no summary currently available
PE90032
Opened: Jan 12, 1990 , Closed: Mar 22, 1990
TIE ROD SOCKET FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
CHEVROLET CORVETTE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET CORVETTE across all model years (1965, 2025).
149
Total Recalls
6,333
Total Complaints
19
Investigations
245
Reported Crashes
56
Reported Fires
5
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET CORVETTE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 12 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 31 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 32 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 23 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 14 | View |
| 2020 | 4 | 43 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 151 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 53 | View |
| 2017 | 4 | 272 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 114 | View |
| 2015 | 5 | 72 | View |
| 2014 | 5 | 79 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 94 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 71 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 98 | View |
| 2010 | 0 | 90 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 178 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 625 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 434 | View |
| 2006 | 5 | 441 | View |
| 2005 | 6 | 716 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 257 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 126 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 191 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 281 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 359 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 389 | View |
| 1998 (current) | 4 | 466 | |
| 1997 | 7 | 196 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 63 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 48 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 38 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 26 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 28 | View |
| 1990 | 4 | 41 | View |
| 1989 | 4 | 15 | View |
| 1988 | 5 | 26 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 25 | View |
| 1986 | 5 | 16 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 16 | View |
| 1984 | 6 | 16 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 1980 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 13 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1964 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1960 | 0 | 1 | View |