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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1YY32G5W5••••••1998 Chevrolet CORVETTE
That is about average for the 1998 Chevrolet CORVETTE — 9 complaints per build across 37 builds.
14on this build
348on the model
37builds in total
Most reportedSteering 13Fuel System 1Gasoline 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringApr 2023
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…
Fuel SystemAug 2002
After driving vehicle for several hours, excessive pressure builds in the gasoline tank. Pressure is high enough that gasoline is jetisoned from the tank. A person unaware of this situation could be sprayed with gasoline. In addition, when vehicle is parked in home garage,…
SteeringJul 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…
SteeringSep 2019
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…
SteeringOct 2017
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…
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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 1G1YY32G5W5109890 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.