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1G1YY22G9Y5••••••2003 Chevrolet CORVETTE
This build draws 6.2× more complaints than the average 2003 Chevrolet CORVETTE build (14 vs 2).
14on this build
68on the model
30builds in total
Most reportedSteering 7Exterior Lighting 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringMay 2016
The contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. While driving various low speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic column system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Nov 2014
Another recall needs to be done on the 97-2004 c5 corvette. Many many people also complaining the ABS lights and the traction control warning lights come on by themselves and disable the ABS brakes and the traction control while driving which in the rain or snow is a huge…
Exterior LightingJan 2005
Turn signals intermittently fail due to faulty hazard warning flasher unit. Most, if not all states mandate the use of turn signals when turning or changing lanes. Failure of signals to operate when activated can lead to traffic citations, injuries and possibly death when others…
Fuel SystemJul 2003
Fuel gauge drops to empty when fuel gauge reads 1/2 tank to 1/4 tank
Seat BeltsJun 2003
The driver side seat belt locke up. The previous owner had this issue taken care of on two separate occasions and the problem still occurs. Please provide any further information. *ph *jb
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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 1G1YY22G9Y5101465 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.