1998 CHEVROLET Corvette Problems & Complaints
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STEERING
200 complaints
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the steering column lock failed to unlock, preventing the vehicle from being driven. After turning the key, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The service steering column lock warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V060000 (Steering); the VIN was included, but the vehicle had already been repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
Aug 09, 2024
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was with a local transmission mechanic for service, the technician was reversing out of the service bay when the Service Column warning light illuminated. No other warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to another local mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,565.
Jan 16, 2024
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering column remained in the locked position and the steering wheel could not be turned in either direction. The contact stated that occasionally the message "Remove Key - Wait 10 Seconds" was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V060000 (Steering). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced that failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 78,000.
Apr 27, 2023
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 STEERING WHEEL REMAINED LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
Sep 27, 2019
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 SUITE C, LAKE PARK, FL 33403 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING LOCK, THE STEERING PLATE, THE STEERING SHAFT AND THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 866-790-5600 AND WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL AND THAT THE CONTACT HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. A CASE NUMBER 8-3480612551 WAS PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,500.
Nov 16, 2017
+ 195 more complaints for this component
SEATS
27 complaints
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, THE SEAT SLID BACKWARDS. THE LOCAL DEALER (DON HATTAN EL DORADO, 1702 W CENTRAL AVE, EL DORADO, KS, 67042) WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD GIVE THE CONTACT A CALL BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000.
Oct 05, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT SLIDES WITH OUT ANY WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. HE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
Sep 12, 2013
I PURCHASED MY 98 VETTE AS A USED VEHICLE IN 2001. SOON AFTER DRIVING IT I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SOME SLACK IN THE SEAT POSITION WHETHER ACCELERATING OR STOPPING. I WOULD SAY ABOUT 1.5 INCHES FROM ITS SET POSITION. I CARRIED IT TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE HAD BEEN SOME COMPLAINTS, BUT THAT NO BULLETINS HAD BEEN SENT BY CHEVY. I WAS TOLD THAT IF I MOVED THE SEAT TO ITS MAXIMUM LEG ROOM SETTING THAT THEY FELT THAT IT WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN ACCELERATING AND IN STOPPING SITUATION. I MADE THE ADJUSTMENT AND STILL COULD FEEL SOME MOVEMENT OF ABOUT A 1/2". I WAS THE ONLY DRIVER AND IT STILL SLIPS UNTIL THIS DATE. NO INCIDENT, BUT WITH THE SEAT BEING IN LESS THAN MAXIMUM SETTING AND A NEW DRIVER, I FEEL THAT THIS COULD CREATE A UNFAMILIAR DRIVING OCCURRENCE AND LEAD TO GREATER CHANCE OF POSSIBLE CRASH FROM OVER COMPENSATING FOR THE SEAT ACTUALLY MOVING WHEN IT SHOULD BE STABLE IN A SET POSITION. *TR
Jul 15, 2012
MY 1998 CORVETTE CAR SEATS (POWERED) SLIPPED BACK SEVERAL INCHES AND MY FOOT CAME GAS PEDAL AS I WAS ACCELERATING ALONG WITH ONE HAND ON THE STEERING SLIPPED. I FEEL THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION SIMILAR TO THE CESSNA AIRCRAFT SEAT RAILS THAT WERE WORN AND ALLOWED THE SEATS TO SLIP BACK ON TAKEOFF. I'VE NOTIFIED CHEVY AND THEY SEEM DISINTERESTED. *TR
Jun 25, 2012
UPON ACCELERATION AND BRAKING THE DRIVERS SEAT MOVES APP. 1/2 INCH FRONT TO BACK.
May 16, 2012
+ 22 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
19 complaints
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 COMING OUT OF MY GARAGE. I HAVE LESS THAN 37,000 ON IT. WHY WAS MY VIN OMITTED FROM YOUR RECALL?? IT HAS COST BE $600 FOR REPAIRS.
Jan 11, 2016
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 AT FAULT. THEY WILL NOT COVER THE ISSUE. I AM LEFT WITH THE CAR WITHOUT THE SAFETY FEATURE. CAR CAN BE EASILY STOLEN, STEERING WHEEL TURNS WITHOUT A KEY.
Oct 30, 2015
UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T MOVE, AND VEHICLE FAILED TO START WHEN THE KEYS WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION. THIS OCCURRED DUE TO A DEFECT DESCRIBED IN THE ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK RECALL 04V060000. BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Jun 28, 2004
CAR WHEN MOVING IN REVERSE APROX. 5MPH HAD STEERING WHEEL LOCK. STEERING WOULD NOT MOVE BUT CAR WOULD MOVE IN FORWARD OR REVERSE.CAR HAD REAR LEFT WHEEL RIM DAMAGED (SCRAPED) FROM CONTACT WITH CURB. FOLLOWED DIRECTIONS ON COMPUTER TO NO AVAIL. LET IT SET FOR 24 HR. AND EVERYTHING WAS BACK TO NORMAL ..THE CAR HAS SINCE DONE THIS TWICE MORE AND BEEN PUT IN STORAGE SINCE NOV.OF 2003
Feb 19, 2004
STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP ON 1998 CORVETTE.VIN NO # IS 1G1YY22GOW5114022. THIS OBVIOUSLY A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND IS DOCUMENTED ON THE CORVETTE FORUM.COM WEBSITE. CAR RECOGNIZES THE PROBLEM AND SENDS MESSAGE SAYING TO TURN OFF,REMOVE KEY,WAIT 10 SEC.S AND RESTART. *AK
Aug 15, 2003
+ 14 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
16 complaints
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.
Mar 29, 2020
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. SHE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED IN 2005 AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL 00V111000, SEAT BELTS:FRONT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ADVISED HER THAT THEY HAD NO RECORDS OF THIS RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO ADVISED HER OF THE SAME AND DID NOT HAVE ANY RECORDS INDICATING IF THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Sep 08, 2010
BOTH RETRACTORS ARE BROKEN DUE TO LAB BELT WEBBING TWISTED AND JAMMED. DEALER ADMITTED RECALL 00-V-111-000, AND INSTALLED INSERTS TO THE BELT WEB GUIDE OF EACH LAP BELT RETRACTOR, BUT DID NOT REPLACE THE RETRACTORS.*AK
Sep 10, 2003
CONSUMER STATES PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM DLR IN 07/02. DLR CHECKED RECALL SYSTEM THAT VERIFIED RECALL ID 00V111000 HAD BEEN REMEDIED BY A PREVIOUS DLR. CURRENT DLR INSPECTED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED RECALL HAD NOT BEEN REMEDIED AT ALL.
Sep 25, 2002
THE CONSUMER HAS REPEATEDLY RECIEVED BAD SERVICES FROM HIS LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERS AND IS REQUESTING THE PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO PERFORM HIS OWN RECALL REPAIR (00V-111) FOR THE SEAT BELT. NLM
Jun 12, 2002
+ 11 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
15 complaints
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 and was informed that the parts to repair the vehicle were no longer being manufactured. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. Consumer stated no aftermarket replacements available or made or remanufactured.
Oct 27, 2021
SOMETIMES. AFTER TURNING INTO AN INTERSECTION, THE ABS ENGAGE AND SLOWS THE VEHICLE TO 5 MPH AND THERE IS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *JB
Jun 27, 2004
WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT ROAD AT APPROX. 55 MPH THE ACTIVE HANDLING CAME ON AND JERKED THE CAR HARD TO THE RIGHT. IT WENT IN THE DITCH BUT HIT NOTHING. WHEN I LOOKED AT THE COMPUTER DISPLAY IT SAID "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING".*AK
Jan 07, 2004
PURCHASED CAR NEW.AT ABOUT 5000MILES STARTED TO NOTICE VIBARATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED . AT ABOUT 10000MILES VIBRATION WAS SEVERE UNDER HARD BRAKING.DEALER[JON HALL CHEVROLET] DETERMINED ALL 4 ROTORS WERE WARPED AND RESURFACED AT NO CHARGE.AT ABOUT 15000 MILES STARTED TO NOTICE VIBRATION AGAIN.CAR NOW HAS 22000 MILES IS OUT OF WARRANTEE AND VIBRATION IS AGAIN SEVERE UNDER HARD BRAKING. I WOULD LIKE A GENERAL MOTORS REPRESENTATIVE TO LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM. DEALER INFORMED ME THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 1998 MODELS.I BELEIVE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT DURING HIGH SPEED [60-70MPH] BRAKING AND A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED TO REPLACE WHAT IS AN OBVIOUS DESIGN DEFECT.
Dec 29, 2002
FILED A COMPLAINT WITH GMC THAT ROTORS KEEP WARPING BUT THEY CLAIM THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ROTORS. *AK
Nov 13, 2001
+ 10 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
14 complaints
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 WAS FINE JUST UNHAPPY DRIVERS HONKING ME FROM BEHIND. SINCE THE REPAIR COST MIGHT BE SKY HIGH, I AM YET TO BRING MY CAR TO THE DEALER. *TR
May 20, 2014
THE REAR WELDED FLANGES ON THE TAIL PIPES ON MY 1998 CORVETTE BOTH FAILED ON MY CAR CAUSING INCREASED HEAT AND EXHAUST FUMES TO BE PULLED INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *JB
Jun 05, 2006
FAILURE OF EXAUST SYSTEM AT WELDS ON FLANGES. *NM
May 12, 2006
WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE ENGINE SHUT OFF. CONSUMER PULLED KEY OUT OF IGNITION, WAITED 10 SECONDS, AND TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE. DASHBOARD LIT UP, AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS INVESTIGATION EA02031 THAT EXPLAINED THE EXACT PROBLEM.*AK
Sep 09, 2003
BOTH EXHAUST PIPES ARE SEPARATED FROM FLANGE IN FRONT OF REAR AXLE. PIPES KEEP MUFFLER OFF GROUND. WHEN SEPARATE AND MUFFLER HITS GROUND, IT CAN DAMAGE REAR OF VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE IN PATH. ALSO FUMES ARE LEAKING FROM EXHAUST PIPES. DEALER CONTACTED.*AKTHE INSPECTOR AT THE INPECTION STATION INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS COMMON IN CORVETTES WITH THE SAME BODY STYLE, AND THE FAILURE IS DUE TO FAULTY EXHAUST WELDS ALLOWING EXHAUST PIPE SEPERATION. *JG
May 07, 2002
+ 9 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
10 complaints
1998 CORVETTE C5 COUPE--GAS LEAK--FUEL FILTER MAYBE?--CAUSES FUMES AND LIQUID TO DRIP----. *TR
Jun 13, 2010
FUEL FILTER LEAKING AT SEAM WHERE TWO PIECES ARE ASSEMBLED TOGETHER. 1998 C5 CORVETTE. *TR
May 22, 2010
RAW FUEL SMELL IN VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING. THIS OCCURS DAILY. NO IDEA HOW TO REPAIR PROBLEM. *TR
Dec 03, 2009
I HAVE A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE WITH 79,000 MILES ON IT. THE FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL SAYS THE FUEL FILTER NEVER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I DEVELOPED A SERIOUS LEAK ON THE OUTLET CONNECTION ON THE FILTER. IT HAPPENED AFTER I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND THERE WAS NO MORE FUEL PUMP PRESSURE. GAS JUST POURED OUT AND RAN DOWN THE SIDE OF THE GAS TANK, SOME DRIPPED ON THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE CONNECTION THEY USE APPEARS TO BE DEFECTIVE. I AM A MEMBER OF THE CORVETTE FORUM AND A FEW OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD FUEL PUMP LEAKS ALSO. THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS FOR A PRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM TO LEAK LIKE THIS. I WAS LUCKY THE CAR DIDN'T CATCH ON FIRE OR EVEN EXPLODE. THE GAS TANK APPEARS TO BE MADE OF SOME KIND OF PLASTIC. I WAS WONDERING IF THERE WAS SOME KIND OF RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE REGARDING THIS FUEL FILTER. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER. THE OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. THERE APPEARS TO BE AN O-RING INSIDE THE FILTER TO PROVIDE A SEAL. *TR
Sep 12, 2008
1) STARTED THE VEHICLE AND WAITED TO WARM UP 2) SMELLED GAS AFTER I STARTED TO BACK UP THEN STOPPED TO SEE GAS ON THE GROUND THAT WAS ORIGINATING FROM UNDER THE CAR AT THE DRIVERS SIDE GAS TANK 3) I'M PRESENTLY TRYING TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO A CERTIFIED GM DEALER FOR ANALYSIS AND REPAIR. *TR
Apr 28, 2007
+ 5 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
9 complaints
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 what to do, but a light bulb in my head went off. But thankfully there was no traffic and I was able to run a light and coast into a gas station and get towed. Upon research the 1998 manual clutch design is used in newer vehicles that and its a system design flaw. Car at shop and we are waiting for parts that are back ordered. Since transmission has to come out I'm getting all clutch stuff fixed. But clutch wasn't bad just the Fly wheel and Master Salve. I will send you bill when I get it. I could have died, caused an accident, been rear ended, it was crazy.
Aug 05, 2021
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.
Dec 29, 2018
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 DEALER MECHANICS AND AM TOLD THIS IS VERY COMMON ON 1997-2000 CORVETTES.....HE SAYS THEY DO THE REPAIR ON A REGULAR BASIS. I HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. REPAIR COST WAS $345.00 INCLUDING THE PARTS.
Jun 09, 2016
WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT HAD COME ON. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR A DIAGNOSIS, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT AN ELECTRONIC BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL MODULE WAS NEEDED. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS A DEFECT BECUASE THE VEHICLE HAS LOW MILEAGE, AND KNOWS OF OTHERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE AND WAS WILLING TO SPLIT THE BILL 50/50, BUT THE CONSUMER FEELS IF THEY DON'T COVER ALL CHARGES THEN FURTHER ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. (THE COST OF TOTAL REPAIR IS $1256.36) *SCC
Oct 28, 2002
DASH DISPLAY SAID TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM INOPERATIVE AND THEN 'REDUCED POWER MODE'. POWER DROPPED TO ZERO, ALTHOUGH ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. WE WERE IN THE CENTER LANE OF A CROWDED FREEWAY AND JUST MANAGED TO GET TO THE SHOULDER. IT WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. IT HAPPENED SEVERAL MORE TIMES ON THE WAY HOME. THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WAS NOT ACTIVE (SUMMER, DRY, STRAIGHT ROAD). DISABLING THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM HAD NO EFFECT. IT MAKES NO SENSE TO ENDANGER THOSE ON THE ROAD BY DROPPING THE POWER TO ZERO FOR A TRIVIAL REASON.*AK
Aug 30, 2002
+ 4 more complaints for this component
PARKING BRAKE
9 complaints
DT CALLER STATED: THE PARKING BRAKE OF MY CORVETTE IS NOT WORKING, IS NOT THE FIRST HE HEARD A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH CORVETTES HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. CAN'T PARK THE CAR CONFIDENT AND BE SURE THAT NOTHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN. *AK
May 09, 2005
PARKING BRAKE WAS FULLY ENGAGED, GOT OUT OF CAR, BRAKE LET GO, CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO NEIGHBORS CHAIN LINK FENCE. I WAS INJURED AS THE CAR HIT ME, ALMOST RUNNING OVER ME.*AK
May 17, 2002
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILS TO ENGAGE REPEATEDLY. THE PROBLEM STARTED WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE CAR. DEALER HAS NO RECORD OF OUR REPORTING THE ISSUE PRIOR TO WARRANTY EXPIRING. PAPERWORK INDICATING NUMEROUS OTHER ISSUES, INCLUDING ISSUES WITH OTHER BRAKES, IS AVAILABLE. CHEVROLET HAS BEEN CONTACTED REPEATEDLY, INCLUDING AN EMAIL LISTING THE 6 EXISTING COMPLAINTS ON YOUR WEBSITE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON THIS MODEL CAR. RESPONSE HAS BEEN THAT SINCE WARRANTY EXPIRED, NO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE CHARGES TO REPAIR (OVER $500 PER THE DEALER) WILL BE PROVIDED. NO CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO THE LOW MILEAGE, THE FACT THAT THIS IS A MAJOR REPAIR TO PARTS THAT SHOULD ONLY WEAR OUT DUE TO USAGE, AND THE PREVALENCE OF THIS ISSUE WITH SEVERAL CARS OF THE SAME MAKE AND YEAR.*AK
Dec 05, 2001
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE OPERATES ERRATICALLY. WHEN PARKING ON A HILL, PARKING BRAKE WILL ALLOW CAR TO ROLL FORWARD, BUT CONSISTENTLY STOPS VEHICLE FROM MOVING BACKWARDS ON A HILL. *AK ALSO THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH RELEASING AND ENGAGING THE HANDLE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *YH
Apr 02, 2001
PARKING BRAKE REFUSED TO ENGAGE - NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS. *AK
Jul 18, 1999
+ 4 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
6 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SPONTANEOUSLY STOPPED WORKING. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A TECHNICIAN TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. HE SPECULATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE THE COMPARTMENT THAT HOLDS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS IMPROPERLY SEALED, WHICH ALLOWS WATER TO REACH THE MOTOR AND CAUSE IT TO FAIL. SECONDLY, HE CONCLUDED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER UTTERS DO NOT PROPERLY DRAIN THE WATER IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY, WHICH PROMOTES WATER BUILD UP. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 80,000.
Oct 23, 2008
POWER WINDOWS ON 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE BECAME INOPERATIVE. *MR THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A BURNED OUT MOTOR. *SC *JB
Jun 14, 2004
SPRING LOADED OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR MOUNTS HAVE FAILED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE (ONE YEAR APPART). THEY SAG DOWN AND ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO USE LEADING TO A VISION HAZARD.*AK
Aug 04, 2002
RIGHT AND LEFT MIRRORS BECAME LOOSE ON SHAFT. *AK
Jan 02, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THEM TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. NM
Apr 27, 1999
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
5 complaints
PARKING BRAKES DON'T WORK.
Jan 13, 2019
I KNOW I AM NOT THE 1ST TO REPORT THIS SAME CONDITION. YOU SHOULD HAVE SEVERAL 100 OF US IF NOT 1000'S, WHO ARE EXPERIENCING ABS FAILURES WHICH AFFECTS THE TRACTION CONTROL MODULES (ALSO CALLED ELECTRONIC BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL MODEL)( EBTCM) ON ALL CORVETTE'S MADE FROM 97-2007 THAT I AM AWARE OF. WE CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE THE ABS & TRACTION CONTROL MODULE FAILURES AND GM SAYS THEY CAN'T FIX IT DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. MY VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE THE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM BUT OTHERS DO AND THIS HAS TO BE A SAFETY CONCERN FOR THE NHTSA. YOU HAVE 40,000 HIGH PERFORMANCE CORVETTE'S ON THE ROAD WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROLS THAT DO NOT WORK FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND ACTIVE HANDLING FOR STABILITY CONTROL AND NO SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE FROM GM? HOW CAN THAT BE? THERE IS A 10% CHANCE AFTERMARKET COMPANIES WHO SAY THEY CAN REPAIR THESE MODULES ACTUALLY DO. MANY PEOPLE ARE SPENDING $650 TO $1200 TO GET THEM REPAIRED AND IT'S ABOUT A 10% SUCCESS RATE THEY GET REPAIRED. GO TO ANY CORVETTE FORUMS AND YOU WILL SEE LOTS OF DATA TO SUPPORT WHAT I'M TELLING YOU. GM WILL NEVER DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS UNLESS NHTSA MAKES THEM. YOUR BEST ADVANTAGE POINT TO DO NOTHING IS THAT MOST CORVETTE OWNERS ARE OVER THE AGE OF 40 AND WE DRIVE THESE VEHICLES WITH RESPECT TO OTHERS ON THE ROAD. I WOULD PREFER A "REPAIR" CAPABILITY NOT A 100% REENGINEERED MODULE SO THEY CAN CHARGE ME $5000 FOR IT WHEN MY VETT IS WORTH $10K. I HOPE THIS IS THE FINAL DATA POINT TO GET SOME DIALOG FROM YOU TO GM AND SEE IF THERE IS ANY VIABLE SOLUTION TO THESE ISSUES ON THE CORVETTES WITH THEIR LONG HISTORY OF ABS CONTROL AND TRACTION CONTROL FAILURES WITH NO VIABLE REPAIR ACTION FROM GM. *TR
Dec 16, 2012
SITTING IDLE, ALL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASH BOARD, IN DASH DISPLAY SHOWS"SERVICE ENGINE SOON". MADE IT HOME WHEN SMOKE BELLOWED FROM UNDER HOOD. ABS MODULE SHORTED OUT AND STARTED FIRE AT MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS. THANKFULLY, I AM A BODY MAN AND KNEW WHAT TO DO BY DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY. IF MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A FULL BLOWN FIRE. MY RESEARCH SHOWS, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 1997 TO 2000 CORVETTE WITH J 04 ACTIVE BRAKE CONTROL OPTION. NOT ONLY IS THERE A FIRE POSSIBILITY, THE PART MANUFACTURE HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS IN 2007, THE MODULE OR HARNESS AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE. DUE TO THE FIRE HISTORY OF THIS PART, NO AFTERMARKET COMPANY'S WILL REBUILD THIS UNIT. ZERO AVAILABLE NEW, VERY LIMITED USED (YARDS WILL ONLY SELL A TOTALED CORVETTE AS A ROLLING CHASIS). THIS LEAVES US CORVETTE OWNERS PURCHASED FOR $50,000 NEW WITH A UNDRIVABLE VEHICLE! LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERS WILL NOT ACCEPT VEHICLE IN THE SERVICE DEPT. ("WE ARE SORRY, BUT WE CANNOT REPAIR THIS VEHICLE. NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE"). *TR
Dec 02, 2012
I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND MY ABS BRAKES FAILED, MY CAR COULD NOT STOP AND I NARROWLY MISSED HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD MY CAR DIAGNOSED AT JOHN L SULLIVAN CHEVROLET AND WAS TOLD THAT MY ABS "ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE" FAILED AND THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE FROM THE DEALER OR AFTERMARKET. I WENT ONLINE TO THE CORVETTEFORUM.COM AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF CORVETTE OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE ARE NO FIXES FOR THIS. I COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT GM COULD NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AND HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE. THIS PROBLEM INCLUDES CORVETTES MANUFACTURED FROM 1998-2004. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE THIS A RECALL ISSUE. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AND I'M AFRAID TO LET MY FAMILY DRIVE MY CAR. *TR
Nov 12, 2012
DRIVING DOWN A 4 LANE CITY STREET A CHILD CHASING HIS BALL RAN OUT IN FRONT OF MY CAR. I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES NOT KNOWING THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING, IT CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR AND SPIN OUT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I CALLED THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER TO FIND OUT ABOUT REPAIRS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ABC CONTROL MODULE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND IT CAN NOT BE REBUILT OR REPAIRED. WHAT IM I GOING TO DO NOW WITH AN UNSAFE CAR. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THESE CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *JS
Jun 19, 2012
WHEELS
5 complaints
I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY 1998 CHEVY CORVETTE AND NOTICED WHILE WASHING IT THAT THE FACTORY WHEELS HAD CRACKS. I CORRECTED THE FAILURE BY HAVING THEM REPLACED BEFORE THEY FAILED COMPLETELY CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTY. *NM
Feb 27, 2006
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1998 CHEVY CORVETTE. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS AROUND 39000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS MECHANIC TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND TO HAVE NEW TIRES PUT ON THE VEHICLE AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THREE OUT OF THE FOUR RIMS HAD CRACKED. THE CONSUMER DOES NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE IN THE WINTER MONTHS. HE CALLED GM AND THEY WANTED HIM TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO ONE OF THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND THE LADY AT GM WOULD NOT ANSWER HIS QUESTION IF OTHER VEHICLES HAD THIS PROBLEM. *JB
May 17, 2005
REAR 18" ALUMINUM WHEELS DEVELOPED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON INBOARD SIDE . *AK
Aug 05, 2004
WITHIN 1ST YEAR OF PURCHASE, THE REAR LEFT WHEEL DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE SPOKE. THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL HAS A CRACK IN THE SPOKE ALSO.
Jul 22, 2003
DEALER PROVIDED A REPLACEMENT RIM FOR A PREVIOUSLY DAMAGED RIM AFTER APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES OF USE THE RIM FAILED. *AK
Nov 13, 2001
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5 complaints
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION: WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR REVVED UP UNTIL I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION.
Feb 17, 2003
CAR ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY CASUING LOSS OF CONTROL AND CRASH. ALSO HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH A 1999 CADILLAC. DT
Oct 22, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH ENGINE STALLED. TOOK TO DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT SOLENOID: VALVE: SWITCH: BRACKET: THROTTLE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE., DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE ANGLE CONTROL MODULE *AK *SLC
Nov 20, 2000
CRUISE CONTROL.
Sep 08, 1999
TAC MODULE/THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL FAILED. MJS THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL/TAC MODULE FAILED. MJS
Feb 01, 1999
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaints
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 WAS INFORMED THAT ALL PAST COMPUTER DATA WAS PURGED FROM THEIR FILES SO THEY CANNOT TELL ME WHAT WAS COMPLETED. I THEN CALLED GM TO GET INFORMATION BUT AFTER TALKING TO THREE DIFFERENT PEOPLE I WAS TOLD THEY WERE NOT ALLOWED TO GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION AS TO WHAT WAS COMPLETED. I REFERENCED A GM REPORT ENTITLED "04006C - PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL - FEBRUARY 8, 2006" IN TALKING WITH THE GM REPRESENTATIVES AND I WAS TOLD THE REPORT DIDN'T EXIST. THE REPORT WAS FOUND AT HTTPS://STATIC.NHTSA.GOV. THIS REPORT REPLACED BULLETIN 04006B - NOVEMBER 23, 2004. IN READING ON NHTSA, SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME VEHICLE ISSUES WITH STEERING COLUMN. PLUS, WITH WORK BEING COMPLETED BUT STILL HAVING SAME ISSUES. CAN YOU ASSIST ME IN OBTAINING THE RECALL WORK COMPLETION REPORT ON MY VEHICLE? HEDRICK'S INDICATED THAT I WOULD HAVE TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC REVIEW AT THE COST OF $165.00 AND THEN GO FROM THERE. IN READING "04006C - PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL - FEBRUARY 8, 2006" IT INDICATES, "DEALERS ARE TO SERVICE ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL AT NO CHARGE TO CUSTOMERS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE, AGE OF VEHICLE, OR OWNERSHIP, FROM THIS TIME FORWARD." PLUS, WHATEVER WORK HEDRICK'S COMPLETED THE WORK WASN'T SUFFICIENT AS THE ISSUE OF THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKING UP CONTINUES.
Dec 02, 2020
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 VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V060000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
Aug 31, 2016
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. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE OVER 2 MPH EACH TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE COLUMN LOCK BYPASS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES, BUT PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Jun 04, 2015
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. WHEN THIS OCCURRED IGNITION FAILED TO OPERATE WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DIE. THERE WAS A CONSUMERS SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN ON THIS ISSUE.*AK AFTER THIS OCCURRED, CONSUMER COULD START THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE IT BUT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD BE LOCKED. VEHICLE WOULD MOVE BUT NO STEERING. *PH *NLM
Oct 21, 2003
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
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 LIGHT COMES ON AND THE DIGITAL READOUTS REPEAT "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" AND "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING". THIS SITUATION HAPPENS ALL THE TIME WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION ON BOTH STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. I HOPE THAT THERE IS SOMETHING THAT THE NHTSA CAN DO SO THAT I DO NOT HAVE TO DRIVE A CAR THAT COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD.
May 31, 2016
THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE RECALL REMEDY OF REMOVING THE COLUMN LOCK ALSO REMOVES ON OF THE VEHICLES THEFT DETERRENT FEATURES. *NM RECALL#04V060000. *SC
Sep 24, 2004
TOOK AUTO IN TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT DO NOT KNOW WHY ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON, AND THEY CANNOT FIX IT.*AK
Feb 19, 2002
LOW COOLANT MESSAGE FLASHES ACROSS THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER FREQENTLY BECAUSE OF UNKNOWN CAUSE. YH
Feb 01, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
3 complaints
WHEN DRIVING MY 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME, THE FUEL GAUGE WILL FAIL (NO READING) AND THE "CHECK GAUGES" LIGHT WILL APPEAR AND THE "LOW FUEL" WILL SHOW IN THE READOUT. *JB
May 03, 2006
AFTER A COMPLETE FILL-UP OF THE GAS TANK AND DURING A CONTINUOUS DRIVE OF 50 MILES OR MORE THE FUEL GAGE RECALIBRATES TO EMPTY. I HAVE PERIODICALLY STOP AND FILL-UP AGAIN AND AGAIN OUT OF THE FEAR THE VEHICLE MIGHT RUN OUT OF GAS. *JB
Jun 27, 2004
CROSS OVER PIPE CONNECTION AT TOP OF TANK WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CAUSING GASOLINE TO LEAK FROM IT.
Sep 14, 1998
EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
RECALL 04V060000, WHILE DRIVING, A WARNING NOTIFICATION DISPLAY ON THE DASHBOARD THAT READ REMOVE KEY AND WAIT 10 SECONDS APPEARED. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A SYMPTOM THAT THE ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK FAILED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *LA
Jul 15, 2004
RUSTING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LINE.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE RUST WAS CAUSED BY WATER FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN. THE DRAIN HOSE WAS LOCATED A COUPLE OF FEET ABOVE THE GROUND CLEARANCE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONDENSATION RAN ACROSS THE BRAKE LINE AND DOWN THE FIREWALL. *JB *NLM
Oct 01, 2003
PE99066, STEERING COLUMN LOCK MODULE; CONSUMER IS RECEIVEING MESSAGES TO SERVICE THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK. THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT STOPPED CONSUMER FROM DRIVING THE VEHICLE. BUT, DEALER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. *AK REF. IN EA02-031 *CJS
Dec 22, 1999
AIR BAGS
3 complaints
CONSUMER HAD JUST RECEIVED THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH. *PH *JB
Apr 29, 2004
REQUEST FOR CRASH TEST RESULTS ON CHEVROLET CORVETTE CABRIOLET CONVERTIBLE 1998. (NAR TRANSFERRED TO RULEMAKING) *PH THE EXPERTS APPOINTED FOR THE FILE CANNOT REACH A CONCLUSION ON WHETHER THE AIR BAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED DURING THE ACCIDENT. *NM
Jan 16, 2004
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
Jul 20, 1998
SUSPENSION
3 complaints
REAR SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING, THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLUMP ON TOP OF REAR TIRES. OWNER HAD TALKED TO BOTH MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP ,AND NEITHER HAVE MADE ANY ATTEMPTS TO ASSIST CONSUMER DUE TO THE MILEAGE ON VEHICLE.TS *TT *JB
Dec 02, 2002
WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE, ESPECIALLY WHEN FRONT OF CAR IS LOWER THAN REAR, CAR WILL SLOWLY ROLL DOWN HILL, AS MUCH AS 5-7 FEET IN A FEW HOURS.
Jun 29, 2001
SUSPENSION: FRONT SWAY BARS.
Sep 08, 1999
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
THE COVERS ON THE INSIDE OF HEADLIGHTS ARE DESIGNED SMALL AND RESULT IN FALLING OFF CONTINUALLY. *ET REF. IN EA02-031 *CJS
Aug 07, 2000
HEADLAMPS DO NOT ROLL UP AT TIMES
Dec 18, 1998
HEAD LIGHTS ARE NOT SUFFICIENT, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
Apr 22, 1998
STEERING,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
STARTED CAR, ENGAGED AUTO TRANS AND ACCELERATED. CAR MOVED APPROX 10 FEET AND STALLED. REPEATED SEVERAL TIMES. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER. THE REPAIR WAS TO RE-INSTALL THE PARTS REMOVED ON 3/16/06 AS PART OF THE ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEM RECALL ISSUED BY CHEVROLET. *NM
Dec 27, 2006
VEHICLE WAS PARKED. AFTER STARTING THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. DASHBORD MESSAGE STATED "REMOVE KEY WAIT TEN SECONDS." I DID AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. DASHBOARD MESSAGE STATED "SERVICE STEERING COLUMN." AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS OF STOPPING, STARTING VEHICLE AND TRYING TO TURN THE WHEEL IT REMAINED LOCKED. I CALLED AAA FOR A TOW TRUCK - WHILE WAITING FOR IT TO ARRIVE I CONTINUED TO TRY TO UNLOCK THE WHEEL. AFTER AROUND TWENTY MINUTES OF TRYING IT FINALLY UNLOCKED. I CANCELLED THE TOW TRUCK AND DROVE TO THE DEALER. IF I HAD KNOWN THE STEERING WHEEL COULD LOCK AGAIN WHILE I WAS DRIVING, AS I DETERMINED BY SUBSEQUENT INTERNET RESEARCH, I WOULD NOT HAVE DRIVEN TO THE DEALER. MY OUT OF POCKET COST FOR THE DEALER'S REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK WAS $100 BECAUSE I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AND SHOULD BE THE SUBJECT OF A RECALL.*AK REF. IN EA02-031 *CJS
Jul 22, 2002
TIRES
2 complaints
BOTH REAR TIRES AFTER DEMOUNT FOUND TO HAVE 6 TO 7 INCH INTERNAL CRACKS IN SIDEWALLS AFTER ~8,500 MILES OF NORMAL ON-ROAD USE!!!*AK (DOT NUMBER: EJ7JH TIRESIZE: 275/45ZR18)
Sep 24, 2001
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (SENSOR) FAILED. *YC
Feb 01, 1999
STEERING,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
THE SEAT BELTS TWIST AND JAM IN THE BELT GUIDES. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO UNJAM THEM EVERY TIME WITH SOME FIDDLING. HOWEVER IT IS TIME CONSUMING AND SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS WITH THE BELT ON AND THIS MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE WITH THE BELT LOCKED IN ONE POSITION. THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK FAILED TO DISENGAGE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WON'T TURN. I AM IN A CORVETTE CLUB AND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 1997, 1998, AND EARLY 1999'S. REF. IN EA02-031 *CJS
Jul 15, 2000
WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. DEALERSHIP WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. NOTHING WAS DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. ALSO SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT. *AK *ML REF. IN EA02-031 *CJS
Jun 26, 2000
POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS (SERVICED 4 TIMES WITH MANY COMPONENTS REPLACED), PASSENGER SEATBELT RETRACTOR FAILS TO RETRACT (DEALER REPLACED)
Mar 15, 1999
PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO, GEAR SHIFT IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 4TH, LEADING TO AN UNPREDICTABLE SLOWING OF THE VEHICLE. *AK *ML
Jan 20, 1999
STRUCTURE
2 complaints
EXPERIENCING WIND NOISE FROM SUNVISOR, CANVAS TOP NOT SET PROPERLY. *YC
Feb 01, 1999
VEHICLE'S STRUCTURE IS DEFECTIVE, THE FRONT END DROPS ABOUT 1/4 INCH. DEALER CONTACTED ,AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Oct 14, 1998
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
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 the issue is no longer available and for some reason cannot be repaired. Used parts are costly (2K or more) and no guarantee they work. GM should provide replacement part or work around. If not available they should offer total car buy backs for a fare price depending on condition or offer an exchange for a corvette that can be repaired.
Aug 04, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
THE CAR CONSTANTLY AND REGULARLY SMELLS LIKE GAS ON THE INSIDE.
Mar 03, 2021
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
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
Nov 05, 2019
ENGINE
1 complaint
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 THE ENGINE CUT OFF AGAIN. THE STEERING COLUMN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,253.
Dec 13, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
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 WITH NUMEROUS CODES. HAVE TO RESET ALL CODES TO DRIVE CAR. THEY COME BACK WITH SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND HEATER BLOWS HOT ON ONE SIDE AND COLD ON OTHER. THEN NEXT DAY IT'S THE OPPOSITE. UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS THE ONLY CORVETTE THAT I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH AND ACCORDING TO THE REVIEWS. THE C5 CORVETTE HAS MANY DRIVE TRAIN ISSUES. THIS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AND RECALLED IF THEY WANT BUYERS TO CHEVROLET VEHICLES.
Apr 01, 2017
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
"TAKATA RECALL" STRONG FUEL VAPOR SMELL EMITTING FROM REAR OF THE CAR.
Mar 21, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
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, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR TORN MUSCLES IN HIS NECK, ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEAD THREE INCHES ABOVE THE EAR, ONE RIB ON THE LEFT SIDE WAS FRACTURED, AND TORN MUSCLES IN THE LOWER BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
Jan 17, 2017
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
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 CAR WHICH REMOVED THE ACTUAL LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE STEERING COLUMN. BUT THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE OVER TWO MILES PER HOUR WITH THE ERROR MESSAGE AND I HAVE FOUND NO FIXED THAT HELP ME. WHAT IS GM DOING ABOUT THE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE PROBLEM ON THEIR MOST DISTINGUISHED CAR MODEL.... ? ALL INSTANCES HAPPEN WHEN FIRST STARITING THE CAR NO MATTER HOW LONG IT HAS SAT. BATTERY IS PERFECT. I VERY RARELY DIVE THE CAR, BUT WHEN I DO I HAVE THIS HORRIBLE PROBLEM AND IT IS GETTING WORSE.
Jul 07, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
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 NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Sep 22, 2014
STEERING,ENGINE
1 complaint
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 FOUND TO POSSIBLY AFFECT 120,000 CORVETTES FROM 1997 TO 2004, WAS PERFORMED ACCORDING TO GM INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, THE RECALL ONLY CONSISTED OF REMOVING THE STEERING LOCK PINS. THE LIKELIHOOD OF FUEL SYSTEM SHUT OFF STILL EXISTED. THE DEALER SAID THE GM RECALL WAS INEFFECTIVE, GM WAS AWARE THAT THE RECALL WAS INSUFFICIENT, AND SAID THE ENTIRE MECHANISM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO PREVENT FUTURE RECURRENCE. THE REPLACEMENT WAS THEN DONE AT MY COST. AS A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER I BELIEVE THE INADEQUATE GM RECALL REMEDIATION IS A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE DEFECT USUALLY OCCURS AFTER 60,000 TO 80,000 MILES. HOWEVER, MOST CORVETTES ARE DRIVEN WELL BEYOND THIS POINT. I WROTE TO GM, BUT THEY ARE NOT TAKING THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITION SERIOUSLY. *TR
Jul 17, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
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 THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE STEERING HARNESS AND AN UNKNOWN PART RELATED TO THE FRONT ENGINE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DIFFERENT DEALER WHERE THE MASTER COMPUTER AND ALTERNATOR WERE BOTH REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,722.
Apr 23, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS AGO MY 1998 C5 CORVETTE COUPE EXPERIENCED FAULT CODES AND WARNING LIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH A FAILURE OR FAILURES WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL MODULE (EBTCM). I TRIED TO REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC MODULE THAT MOUNTS TO THE ABS PUMP A FEW TIMES WITH USED MODULES AND THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED. LAST SUMMER I PUT THE CORVETTE INTO THE SERVICE CENTER AT THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND CLEAR THE FAULT CODES. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR AND STARTED IT THE CODES AND WARNING LIGHT WAS STILL THERE. I ENQUIRED WHY AND WAS TOLD THAT GM NO LONGER SUPPORTS THE ABS/TRACTION CONTROL MODULE FOR THE OLDER CORVETTES. I WAS TOLD BY THE CHEVY "CERTIFIED" TECHNICIAN THAT THE CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL. I ADDED THAT IT WAS SAFE AS LONG AS I DIDN'T DRIVE IN RAIN OR SNOW. *TR
Mar 24, 2013
POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE ABS/TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION AND WILL NOT ENABLE. *TR
Nov 13, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
VERY BAD FUEL ODOR WHEN GAS TANK IS FILLED..HAPPENS VERY TIME CAR IS FUELED..NO VISIBLE GAS LEAKS. *TR
Jul 20, 2012
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TRACTION SYSTEM WARNING MESSAGE APPEARS AND VEHICLE GOES INTO REDUCED POWER MODE. *TR
Aug 15, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE OIL SENDING UNIT DISPLAYED NON-REALISTIC NUMBERS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE OIL SENDING UNIT, THE COMPONENT THAT INDICATES THE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE IN THE VEHICLE, FAILED. THE MECHANIC CHANGED THE ENTIRE OIL SENDING UNIT, WHICH REPAIRED THE ISSUE FOR 13 MONTHS. THROUGH RESEARCH, THE CONTACT FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS VEHICLE FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURE. HE BELIEVES THAT A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000. UPDATED 6/18/09 *CN THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE GAS GUAGE. UPDATED 06/22/09. *JB
May 29, 2009
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
WHEN STARTING MY 1998 CORVETTE (INDY EDITION) CAR AFTER IT WAS PARKED, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK WAS ENGAGED AND I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. NO MATTER WHAT I TRIED OR HOW LONG I WAITED (12 HOURS) THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK REMAINED LOCKED. *TR
Sep 18, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAINED SO UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, WATER LEAKED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS. ALSO, THE TRUNK SUSTAINED WATER LEAKAGE AND CAUSED A STRONG ODOR AND MILDEW. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR THE WATER LEAKAGE FAILURES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURES STILL PERSIST. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 42,000.
Sep 16, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE SERVICE COLUMN LOCK WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED TO KNOW THAT HIS VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL THAT LISTS THIS SAME FAILURE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 120,000.
Aug 05, 2008
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATED ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM ENGAGED PREMATURELY WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH. WHEN THIS OCCURRED VEHICLE MADE A SEVERE RIGHT TURN AND WENT INTO A DITCH. *AK
Dec 29, 2003
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
STEERING COLUM LOCK UP AND SHIFTER LOCK UP REF. IN EA02-031 *CJS
Feb 16, 2003
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START CAR, ENGINE WOULD NOT START AND DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY READ "REMOVE KEY AND WAIT 10 SECONDS". KEY WAS REMOVED, AND AFTER 15 SECONDS, ATTEMPTS MADE TO RESTART CAR. ENGINE THEN STARTED, BUT DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY READ "SERVICE STEERING COLUMN LOCK" AT WHICH TIME I ATTEMPTED TO TURN STEERING WHEEL AND FOUND IT WOULD NOT TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. ENGINE THEN STOPPED RUNNING AFTER ABOUT 15 SECONDS. I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART CAR A NUMBER OF TIMES, BUT SAME PROBLEMS PERSISTED. I REMOVED AND CHECKED FUZE #23 PER CHEVROLET REPAIR MANUAL, BUT FUZE WAS OKAY. AGAIN ATTEMPTED TO RESTART CAR, BUT SAME PROBLEM WAS STILL PRESENT (STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED AND COULDN'T BE TURNED). TOW TRUCK OPERATOR LATER ADVISED THAT HE HAD TOWED FIVE CORVETTES WITH SMAE APPARENT PROBLEM IN LAST TWO WEEKS. CHEVROLET DELAER SUBSEQUENTLY ADVISED THAT CHEVROLET INITIATED A RECALL THIS WEEK, BUT FOR 1999 CORVETTES (AND POSSIBLY NEWER, ONLY). MY 1998 IS APPARENTLY NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. THIS PROBLEM WOULD BE PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS IF IT OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING.*AK REF. IN EA02-031 *CJS
Jul 25, 2001
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
1-STEERING LOOSE AND UNSAFE/2-ENG STUMBLES AND DIES/3-ENG RATTLES IN GEAR/4-DRIVERS SEAT LOOSE/5-GAS MILAGE DROPPING/6-ALL CODES ERRASED BY THEMSELF. *AK
Dec 08, 2000
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT JAMMED FOR AT LEAST THE FIFTH TIME AFTER THE DEALER INSTALLED THE CLIP REQUIRED BY THE RECALL. AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED A FEW MINUTES AFTER THE LAST JAM. MY PASSENGER WAS VERY LUCKY NOT TO HAVE BEEN INJURED WITH MORE THAN A BRUISE ON HER LEG AND A BUMP ON HER HEAD. WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR INTO SECOND AT ABOUT 35 MPH (ENGINE SPEED AT ABOUT 3300 RPM), THE REAR END CAME AROUND TO THE LEFT CAUSING THE CAR TO DO A 180. THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM NEVER INTERVENED AS IT HAS DONE MANY TIMES IN MUCH LESS SEVERE SITUATIONS. THE CAR THEN WENT SIDEWAYS ACROSS TRAFFIC INTO A CURB AND THEN OVER THE CURB INTO A FENCE ON THE EDGE OF AN OVERPASS. A POLICE OFFICER WAS A FEW CARS BEHIND ME AND SAW THE ENTIRE INCIDENT. IN HIS POLICE REPORT HE ESTIMATED MY SPEED AT 35 MPH. *AK
Dec 06, 2000
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
IM STARTED MY CAR, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND DROVE OFF. I NOTICED MY STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. THE ENGINE DIED ALMOST RIGHT AWAY. I WAS GOING ABOUT 3 MPH. I RESTARTED THE ENGINE SEVERAL TIMES TRYING TO FREE THE STEERING. NOTHING WORKED. I HAD TO BACK MY CAR OUT OF THE STREET WITH NO STEERING. THE NEXT MORNING THE STEERING STARTED WORKING AGAIN. AFTER TALKING TO SOME CORVETTE CLUB MEMBER, I FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON TO HAPPEN ON LATE MODEL CORVETTES. REF. IN EA02-031 *CJS
Aug 07, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
SERVICE COLUMN LOCK WAS DISPLAYED ON THE DRIVERS INFORMATION CENTER, WHICH STOPED THE STEERING WHEEL FROM BEING TURNED. THE FRONT ROTORS WARPED AT 7000 MILES, I HAD THEM TURNED, BUT THEY WARPED AGAIN AND WILL HAVE TO BE RETURNED TO MAKE THEM SMOOTH REF. IN EA02-031 *CJS
Jun 24, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING DOWN ON INTERSTATE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THE INFORMATION WARNING SYSTEM DISPLAYED A MESSAGE THAT READ ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WAS MALFUNCTIONING. ATER DISPLAY MESSAGE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN ENGINE LOST POWER. CONSUMER FELT THAT IF SYSTEMS FAILED IT COULD LOCK UP THE BRAKES AND POSIBLE INJURIES COULD OCCUR. *AK
Dec 10, 1999
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON/ STEERING WHEEL COLUMN LOCKS UP, AND VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY. CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK REF. IN EA02-031 *CJS CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE ABOUT 1 FT.
Aug 04, 1999
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
DEALER CONTACTED TWICE, NOTHING DONE.. LETTER TO GM, TOLD TO GO BACK TO DEALER. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK
May 12, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
WHEEL SENSOR FAILED. *YC
Feb 01, 1999
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
VEHICLE IS VIBRATING WHEN DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED AND UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. DEALER CONTACTED AND FOUND THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS FACING THE WRONG WAY. REPAIR WORK DONE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
Oct 14, 1998
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
VEHICLE HAS A FLAPPING AIR VENT MEMBER THAT HITS AGAINST THE COMPUTER. ALSO THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED, ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN DONE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. AK
Oct 14, 1998
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
CRUISE CONTROL AND PANEL ELECTRONIC MESAGE CENTER FAILED.
May 01, 1998
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK. ALSO PASSENGER'S WINDOW LEAKED.
Apr 14, 1998
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 1998 CHEVROLET Corvette, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 1998 CHEVROLET Corvette 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 1998 CHEVROLET Corvette Problems in 3 Steps
1
Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 1998 CHEVROLET Corvette dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
2
Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
3
Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your CHEVROLET dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1998 CHEVROLET Corvette have?
The 1998 CHEVROLET Corvette currently has 407 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1998 CHEVROLET Corvette?
The most common problems reported for the 1998 CHEVROLET Corvette are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1998 CHEVROLET Corvette problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1998 CHEVROLET Corvette comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 1998 CHEVROLET Corvette?
You can report safety problems with your 1998 CHEVROLET Corvette directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 1998 CHEVROLET Corvette VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 1998 CHEVROLET Corvette reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET Corvette. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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