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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1YY22G5X5122098 · Checked Sep 30, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 12

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1G1YY22G5X5•••••• 1999 Chevrolet CORVETTE

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 1999 Chevrolet CORVETTE build (12 vs 7).

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262on the model
40builds in total
Most reported Steering 7 Electrical System 3 Seat Belts 2 Exterior Lighting 1

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Electrical System May 2021
My corvette as well as many others from 97-04 suffer from the active handling ABS/traction control system going bad. The part is known as the ebcm. When it goes bad (if cruise is engaged) the car will disable cruise control suddenly causing car to slow down. Also, when the…
Seat Belts Oct 2009
Seat belt mechanism is jammed and unusable on drivers side. Passenger side belt was repaired previously, but I have no reason to think it will not fail again
Fuel System Jul 2004
The fuel gauge on my 1999 chevrolet corvette has never worked properly and now the vehicle stops despite having several gallons of fuel in the tank. I have been stranded several times. Most recently in a very dangerous traffic situation. I believe this is now a true safety…
Steering Sep 2003
Steering column is locked up after having the recall performed
Unknown Or Other Jul 1999
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1YY22G5X5122098 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.