Owners have filed 359 complaints
about the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA between 1999 and 2024.
The largest single group is the steering.
Across this model's run it ranks 1 of 33 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 97
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Corvette. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 49
9.5% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 74
43% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2000 compares with every other Chevrolet Corvette
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
20.9%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
188.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
3616.8%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
7133.2%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
4119.2%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
188.4%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
2411.2%
150,000+ miles
41.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Oct 1999peak 12Dec 2024
NHTSA investigations into the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA02031Opened 15 Nov 2002Closed 11 Mar 2004STEERING:COLUMN
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 LOCKUP ON CORVETTE VEHICLES.AS A RESULT, PE02-054 WAS OPENED AND LATER UPGRADED TO EA02-031 FOR MY 1997-2001 SUBJECT VEHICLES.ODI'S ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED CONCERNS WITH POST-REPAIR FAILURES IN VEHICLES SERVICED THROUGH THE CAMPAIGNS, AS WELL AS, FAILURES IN MY 1997-2003 SUBJECT VEHICLES NOT INCLUDED I...
PE02054Opened 1 Jul 2002Closed 15 Nov 2002STEERING
STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP
SEE RESUME IN REPOSITORY.
EA00009Opened 16 Mar 2000Closed 18 Apr 2000SEAT BELTS
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 HAS BEEN INADVERTENTLY TOGGLED INTO AUTOMATIC LOCK RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE BY BEING EXTENDED TO ITS FULL LENGTH, IT MAY FAIL TO RESET ITSELF TO THE NORMAL EMERGENCY LOCK RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE.SUCH A CONDITION HAS BEEN SHOWN TO RENDER THE ACTIVE RESTRAINT UNUSABLE.CONCLUSION: GM WILL REMEDY THE ALLEGED...
Recalls on the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20040525,132 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles equipped with Electronic Column Lock systems (ECL), when the ignition switch is turned to "Lock", the ECL 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 fails to unlock when the vehicle is started and the customer tries to drive, the fuel supply will be shut off so that the vehicle cannot move when the vehicle cannot be steered. If voltage at the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is low or interrupted, the fuel shut off may not occur and the vehicle can be accelerated while the steering system is locked. Correction: On vehicle 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 vehicle equipped with a manual transmission, the dealer will reprogram the PCM. The steering column on these vehicles will continue to lock when the key is removed..
Recall 20001072,228 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
Certain vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the lap belt webbing may twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor. When the belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the belt may be unuseable. In a vehicle crash, and unbelted occupant may receive more severe injuries. Correction: Dealers will install inserts to the belt web guide of each lap belt retractor.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 92,000 milesSummerfield, FLCrash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I HAVE A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM RIGHT BEHIND THE FUEL FILTER TOWARDS THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER FUEL TANK. THIS IS CREATING A FUEL VAPOR SMELL AND A SAFETY HAZARD .
NHTSA complaint #11233918 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 187,000 milesPortsmouth, VACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS LEAVING TO GO TO WORK AND WAS IDLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT TO THE STOP SIGN BEFORE I PULLED OUT ONTO A VERY BUSY AND DANGEROUS STREET. THE STOP SIGN WAS AT THE BOTTOM OF A SMALL HILL, SO NO NEED FOR GAS BECAUSE IDLING AND GRAVITY WOULD GET ME TO THE STOP SIGN. I HAD NO BRAKES AT ALL! MY BRAKES WERE IN GOOD CONDITION AND NOT DUE FOR ANY MAINTENANCE PREVIOUS TO THIS EVENT. I ROLLED RIGHT OUT ONTO THE BUSY STREET WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO STOP. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE NEXT STREET OFF THE BUSY ROAD AND CRASHED INTO SOME SHRUBBERY TO STOP MY CAR. I CALLED AAA AND MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. HE DIDN'T UNDERSTAND THAT I LITERALLY HAD NO BRAKES. HE ALMOST HIT THE WALL OF HIS REPAIR SHOP BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T STOP. HE EMPHATICALLY STATED THAT, "NO MATTER WHAT, YOUR MECHANICAL BRAKES SHOULD HAVE WORKED, EVEN IF THE ABS WAS MALFUNCTIONING." HE TOOK THE FUSES OUT AND MY MECHANICAL BRAKES STARTED WORKING AGAIN. HE TOOK A QUICK LOOK AND LET ME KNOW RIGHT AWAY THAT THE ABS MODULE HAD FRIED. HE SAID IT WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM DOCUMENT THE PROBLEM AND TAKE IT FROM THERE. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE BOB STALL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP IN LA MESA, CALIFORNIA. THEY VERIFIED THAT THE MODULE WAS FRIED BUT THEY WOULD NOT COMMENT ON THE BRAKE SITUATION. THEY JUST KEPT INSISTING THAT THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND THE BRAKES WORKED FINE WHEN THE CAR CAME IN. THEY KEPT MY CAR FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS AND THEN FINALLY TOLD ME THAT THE PART THAT I NEEDED WAS NO LONGER MADE AND THEY WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO REPAIR MY CAR. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THAT COULD HAPPEN AND NEITHER DOES ANYONE ELSE THAT I TALK TO, BUT I DO HAVE A WITNESS WHO DROVE THE CAR RIGHT AFTERWARDS AND WHO CAN ATTEST TO THE FACT THAT I HAD NO BRAKES AT ALL.
NHTSA complaint #10787178 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,000 milesRaleigh, NCCrash
AIR BAGS
MY SON PURCHASED THIS CAR IN MAY 2012 AND WRECKED IT IN JUNE 2012 WHILE DRIVING TO WORK IN THE RAIN. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DESPITE HIS HITTING A LAMP POST AND A TREE. HE WAS NOT INJURED AND NO OTHER CARS WERE INVOLVED. WE ALWAYS WONDERED WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BUT DIDN'T PURSUE THAT BECAUSE WE WERE JUST GLAD NO ONE GOT HURT. MY SON NEVER QUITE UNDERSTOOD HOW THE WRECK HAPPENED AND NOW THAT WE HAVE LEARNED OF PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN SOME GM CARS, WE WONDER IF THERE MIGHT BE A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED WITH REGARD TO CORVETTES AS WELL. WE GOT A CARFAX REPORT ON THE CAR BEFORE WE PURCHASED IT AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT IT HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY KIND OF INCIDENT THAT WOULD HAVE IMPACTED THE AIR BAGS.
NHTSA complaint #10574879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,000 milesSpring Valley, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS LEAVING MY HOUSE TO GO TO WORK AND WHEN I GOT TO THE BUSY STREET, THERE WAS COMPLETE AND TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. I ENDED UP RUNNING OVER A CURB AND HITTING SOME TREES TO STOP MY CAR. I HAD AAA TOW MY CAR TO A MECHANIC'S SHOP AND HE TRIED WORKING ON IT FOR ABOUT A WEEK TO TEN DAYS AND COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHY I HAD NO BRAKES AT ALL. HE SAID THE ABS SYSTEM SEEMS TO BE MALFUNCTIONING, BUT IT SHOULDN'T LEAVE ME WITHOUT ANY BRAKES. HE SAID HE THOUGHT IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT GM WOULD NEED TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS AND HE URGED ME TO SEND MY CAR TO A GM DEALERSHIP TO TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUE. I HAD AAA TOW MY CAR TO BOB STALL CHEVROLET IN LA MESA, CA AND THEY VERIFIED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WAS FRIED AND THAT I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE UNIT. WHEN I ASKED IF GM WOULD HELP WITH THE COST OF THE REPLACEMENT SINCE IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE, THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO CALL GM CUSTOMER SERVICE. I DID AND THEY SAID THEY WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO ASSIST BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP WAS TELLING THEM THAT THE CAR HAD BRAKES AND WORKED FINE WHEN THEY GOT IT. NOW I AM SERIOUSLY CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF MY CAR AND THE BRAKES AND THE FACT THAT IF THE ABS GOES OUT OR FRIES, THAT I MIGHT POSSIBLY NOT HAVE BRAKES AT ALL. MY CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR ALMOST A MONTH NOW AND THEY STILL HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT YET.
NHTSA complaint #10499865 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,972 milesCarrollton, TXCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE WITH FAILURE - MY 2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2D HARDTOP 6MT MILEAGE - 35,972 (AFTER ACCIDENT) (1) PANIC STOP IN CENTER LANE OF CONGESTED TRAFFIC. DRIVER APPLIES BRAKES WITH MAXIMUM EFFORT AND CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED. IMPACT WITH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AHEAD WAS AVOIDABLE GIVEN THE INITIAL VELOCITY AND DISTANCE FOR SEPARATION. (2) DRIVER FEELS A NOTICEABLE "POP" THROUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WITH MAXIMUM EFFORT APPLIED, THE PEDAL DROPS QUICKLY TO THE VEHICLE FLOOR. THE BRAKE SYSTEM UP TO THIS POINT HAD DECREASED VEHICLE SPEED TO AT MOST 10 MPH. DRIVER MAINTAINS PEDAL EFFORT BUT THE REMAINING MOMENTUM CAUSES AN IMPACT WITH THE VEHICLE AHEAD DUE TO THE NEARLY 100% LOSS OF BRAKE PERFORMANCE. POST-IMPACT DRIVING AND INSPECTION LEADS TO THE DISCOVERY OFA RUPTURED FLEXIBLE BRAIDED HOSE, 1 OF 2 HOSES ROUTED ALONG THE DRIVER-SIDE FRAME RAIL, ADJACENT TO THE FRONT DRIVER-SIDE OF THE ENGINE. THESE TWO HOSES CONNECT THE STEEL TUBING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE ABS CONTROLLER AND ARE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO THE STEEL TUBING. (3) THE COMPLETE BRAKE TUBING AND HOSE ASSEMBLY (WITH THE RUPTURED HOSE) FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS CONTROLLER WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY BY THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE FAILED COMPONENT, DESPITE THE VEHICLE OWNER REQUESTING OTHERWISE, WAS NOT KEPT FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. DIGITAL PICTURES AND VIDEO ARE AVAILABLE FROM IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF THE RUPTURE AS ABRASION BETWEEN FRAME RAIL AND HOSE.
NHTSA complaint #10136819 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesWalnut, CACrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
I WAS REAR-ENDED (HIT & RUN) & MY 2000 CORVETTE WAS PUSHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER CAR. MY CAR WAS TOTALED, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I NEED TO FIND OUT WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS INJURED & WAS TAKEN TO EMERGENCY FOR CARE & TREATMENT. I HAVE HAD ALL KNOWN RECALLS DONE, WELL MAINTAINED CAR, & HAVE KEPT ALL RECORDS OF RECALLS, REPAIRS, ETC.
NHTSA complaint #10125675 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 21,000 milesMilton, FL
STEERING
The contact owned a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized, with the steering column warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and became aware that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.
NHTSA complaint #11630905 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Royston, GA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel leaks from car when filled more than 5/8 full.
NHTSA complaint #11585673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sea Bright, NJ
STEERING
The Electronic Column Lock System (ECLS) failed. Car was recalled for this problem twice (2004 and 2006) My car was only included in 2004 recall, not the 2006 recall My car currently has 15,524 miles for an average of 675miles per year At time of 2004 recall my car had approx 2700 miles At time of 2006 recall my car had approx 4050 miles The failure of the ECLS is a prevalent problem in the 2000 Corvette I never had a problem until June 2023 I was told by Chevrolet that this could happen again I am under the understanding from my research the ECLS could fail while driving I want My car properly repaired to avoid a possible future catastrophe and to be reimbursed for towing and repairs
NHTSA complaint #11544787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,000 milesBulverde, TX
STEERING
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while reversing, the steering wheel became firm. The contact turned off the vehicle and moved the steering wheel side to side at the same time while restarting the vehicle, and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V060000 (Steering) and referred the contact the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted a case was filed, and the manufacturer also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 58,000.
NHTSA complaint #11517489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesKelso, WA
STEERING
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the steering column lock bypass needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
NHTSA complaint #11513018 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesSantee, CA
STEERING
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would seize as the vehicle would stall and an error message would illuminate on the instrument panel to remove the key. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where they informed him that they could not service his vehicle. The contact then took the vehicle to Cumming Chevrolet (Mile of Cars, 2301 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950) where they informed him of NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V060000 (Steering) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact then ordered the part to have the vehicle repaired; however, the dealer refused to service the vehicle since the part was an aftermarket part. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11445076 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesSaint Petersburg, FL
STEERING
THE EBCM TRACTION CONTROL MODULE , ABS CONTROL MODULES AND THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR FOR THE C5 CORVETTES MADE FROM 1997 THRU 2000 ARE NO LONGER MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS OR LICENSED TO AN AFTER MARKET MANUFACTURER FOR PRODUCTION AS AN AFTER MARKET REPLACEMENT. WHEN THESE MODULES GO BAD THERE IS A RISK FOR ACCIDENTS OR DEATH WHILE DRIVING AS THE ABS SYSTEM THAT WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THESE MODULES WILL LOCK UP ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES CAUSING THE DRIVER TO SWERVE INTO OTHER LANES. THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR FAILED. WE CORVETTE OWNERS ARE FORCED TO DRIVE WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OFF BECAUSE WE CANNOT FIND NEW REPLACEMENT EBCM MODULES, ABS MODULES OF STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSORS . OUR ONLY RECOURSE IS TO BUY A USED UNIT FROM A TOTALED 1997 THRU 2000 CORVETTE AT HIGH PRICES AND THE ARE ALSO DEFECTIVE AT TIMES ACCORDING TO CORVETTE FPRUM MEMBERS. GENERAL MOTORS CONTINUES TO LICENSE AFTER MARKET MANUFACTURERS TO MAKE REPLACEMENT EBCM MODULES, AFBS MODULES AND STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSORS FOR CORVETTES MANUFACTURED IN 2001 THRU 2004 SO WHY CAN'T THE LICENSE AN AFTER MARKET AUTO PART MANUFACTURER TO MAKE THESE SENSORS FOR 1997 THRU 2000 CORVETTES? CAN THE US GOVERNMENT FORCE GM TO MAKE THESE PARTS FOR THE 1997 THRU 2000 CORVETTE DUE TO FACT THAT THESE PARTS ARE VITAL FOR THE 1997 THRU 2000 CORVETTE TO BE SAFE ON THE ROAD??
NHTSA complaint #11408137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesSaint Petersburg, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
THE EBCM TRACTION CONTROL MODULE , ABS CONTROL MODULES AND THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR FOR THE C5 CORVETTES MADE FROM 1997 THRU 2000 ARE NO LONGER MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS OR LICENSED TO AN AFTER MARKET MANUFACTURER FOR PRODUCTION AS AN AFTER MARKET REPLACEMENT. WHEN THESE MODULES GO BAD THERE IS A RISK FOR ACCIDENTS OR DEATH WHILE DRIVING AS THE ABS SYSTEM THAT WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THESE MODULES WILL LOCK UP ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES CAUSING THE DRIVER TO SWERVE INTO OTHER LANES. THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR FAILED. WE CORVETTE OWNERS ARE FORCED TO DRIVE WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OFF BECAUSE WE CANNOT FIND NEW REPLACEMENT EBCM MODULES, ABS MODULES OF STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSORS . OUR ONLY RECOURSE IS TO BUY A USED UNIT FROM A TOTALED 1997 THRU 2000 CORVETTE AT HIGH PRICES AND THE ARE ALSO DEFECTIVE AT TIMES ACCORDING TO CORVETTE FPRUM MEMBERS. GENERAL MOTORS CONTINUES TO LICENSE AFTER MARKET MANUFACTURERS TO MAKE REPLACEMENT EBCM MODULES, AFBS MODULES AND STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSORS FOR CORVETTES MANUFACTURED IN 2001 THRU 2004 SO WHY CAN'T THE LICENSE AN AFTER MARKET AUTO PART MANUFACTURER TO MAKE THESE SENSORS FOR 1997 THRU 2000 CORVETTES? CAN THE US GOVERNMENT FORCE GM TO MAKE THESE PARTS FOR THE 1997 THRU 2000 CORVETTE DUE TO FACT THAT THESE PARTS ARE VITAL FOR THE 1997 THRU 2000 CORVETTE TO BE SAFE ON THE ROAD??
NHTSA complaint #11408137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 114,000 milesTijeras, NM
STEERING
STEERING COLUMN IS LOCKED, THE WHEEL WILL NOT TURN AND THE MOTOR DIES IF THE VEHICLE MOVES. PREVIOUS RECALL FOR OTHER CORVETTES SAME MODEL YEAR AND FROM THE SAME PLANT BUT RECALLS STOP PRIOR TO THE VIN NUMBER OF THIS VEHICLE. OCCURRED AFTER RESTARTING THE PARKED VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A LOT AT A SHOPPING CENTER.
NHTSA complaint #11398255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 114,000 milesTijeras, NM
ENGINE
STEERING COLUMN IS LOCKED, THE WHEEL WILL NOT TURN AND THE MOTOR DIES IF THE VEHICLE MOVES. PREVIOUS RECALL FOR OTHER CORVETTES SAME MODEL YEAR AND FROM THE SAME PLANT BUT RECALLS STOP PRIOR TO THE VIN NUMBER OF THIS VEHICLE. OCCURRED AFTER RESTARTING THE PARKED VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A LOT AT A SHOPPING CENTER.
NHTSA complaint #11398255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,000 milesVancouver, WA
STEERING
I EXPERIENCED LOSS OF CONTROL BY SKIDDING AND ALMOST LEAVING THE ROAD TOWARD A DROPOFF WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE SINCE THE ABS, ACTIVE HANDLING, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN MALFUNCTIONING AT 35MPH ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD APPLYING THE BRAKE AS I WAS GOING AROUND A SHARP CURVE I BELIEVE THE CAUSE OF THIS MALFUNCTION OF THE ABS/AH SYSTEM IS A FAULTY EBCM WHICH IS KNOWN BY COUNTLESS MEMBERS OF THE CORVETTE OWNERS COMMUNITY AS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED A LONG TIME AGO. IF I WOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITHOUT AN ACTIVE RECALL I WOULD NOT HAVE BOUGHT THE CAR. SEVERAL TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED IN VARIED SITUATIONS AND I CANNOT RELY ON THESE SAFETY FEATURES TO SAVE MY LIFE IF SOMETHING OCCURS THAT WOULD SEND ME OUT OF CONTROL INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE OR OVER A STEEP CLIFF LIKE IN THE CLOSE CALL I MENTIONED EARLIER IN THIS TEXT. GM DOES NOT VALUE MY LIFE AS MUCH AS I DO AND THIS RECALL WOULD HAVE BANKRUPTED THEM SHORTLY AFTER 2000. I'M SURE THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF WRECKED CORVETTES AND LOSS OF LIFE DUE TO THIS FAILURE TO RECALL THEM SO THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO AFFORD IT 20 YEARS LATER
NHTSA complaint #11390943 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,000 milesVancouver, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I EXPERIENCED LOSS OF CONTROL BY SKIDDING AND ALMOST LEAVING THE ROAD TOWARD A DROPOFF WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE SINCE THE ABS, ACTIVE HANDLING, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN MALFUNCTIONING AT 35MPH ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD APPLYING THE BRAKE AS I WAS GOING AROUND A SHARP CURVE I BELIEVE THE CAUSE OF THIS MALFUNCTION OF THE ABS/AH SYSTEM IS A FAULTY EBCM WHICH IS KNOWN BY COUNTLESS MEMBERS OF THE CORVETTE OWNERS COMMUNITY AS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED A LONG TIME AGO. IF I WOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITHOUT AN ACTIVE RECALL I WOULD NOT HAVE BOUGHT THE CAR. SEVERAL TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED IN VARIED SITUATIONS AND I CANNOT RELY ON THESE SAFETY FEATURES TO SAVE MY LIFE IF SOMETHING OCCURS THAT WOULD SEND ME OUT OF CONTROL INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE OR OVER A STEEP CLIFF LIKE IN THE CLOSE CALL I MENTIONED EARLIER IN THIS TEXT. GM DOES NOT VALUE MY LIFE AS MUCH AS I DO AND THIS RECALL WOULD HAVE BANKRUPTED THEM SHORTLY AFTER 2000. I'M SURE THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF WRECKED CORVETTES AND LOSS OF LIFE DUE TO THIS FAILURE TO RECALL THEM SO THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO AFFORD IT 20 YEARS LATER
NHTSA complaint #11390943 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,000 milesVancouver, WA
SERVICE BRAKES
I EXPERIENCED LOSS OF CONTROL BY SKIDDING AND ALMOST LEAVING THE ROAD TOWARD A DROPOFF WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE SINCE THE ABS, ACTIVE HANDLING, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN MALFUNCTIONING AT 35MPH ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD APPLYING THE BRAKE AS I WAS GOING AROUND A SHARP CURVE I BELIEVE THE CAUSE OF THIS MALFUNCTION OF THE ABS/AH SYSTEM IS A FAULTY EBCM WHICH IS KNOWN BY COUNTLESS MEMBERS OF THE CORVETTE OWNERS COMMUNITY AS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED A LONG TIME AGO. IF I WOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITHOUT AN ACTIVE RECALL I WOULD NOT HAVE BOUGHT THE CAR. SEVERAL TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED IN VARIED SITUATIONS AND I CANNOT RELY ON THESE SAFETY FEATURES TO SAVE MY LIFE IF SOMETHING OCCURS THAT WOULD SEND ME OUT OF CONTROL INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE OR OVER A STEEP CLIFF LIKE IN THE CLOSE CALL I MENTIONED EARLIER IN THIS TEXT. GM DOES NOT VALUE MY LIFE AS MUCH AS I DO AND THIS RECALL WOULD HAVE BANKRUPTED THEM SHORTLY AFTER 2000. I'M SURE THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF WRECKED CORVETTES AND LOSS OF LIFE DUE TO THIS FAILURE TO RECALL THEM SO THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO AFFORD IT 20 YEARS LATER
NHTSA complaint #11390943 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,000 milesMccalla, AL
POWER TRAIN
THE ABS TCS SYSTEM ON MY 2000 CORVETTE HAS MALFUNCTIONED. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS CAN'T BE REPAIRED. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS SEEMS TO BE A CHRONIC PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE. MY CORVETTE ONLY HAS 49000 MILES ON IT AND THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE INVOLVING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DURING AN EMERGENCY BRAKING CONDITION, ESPECIALLY ON WET ROADS.
NHTSA complaint #11386239 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,000 milesMccalla, AL
SUSPENSION
THE ABS TCS SYSTEM ON MY 2000 CORVETTE HAS MALFUNCTIONED. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS CAN'T BE REPAIRED. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS SEEMS TO BE A CHRONIC PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE. MY CORVETTE ONLY HAS 49000 MILES ON IT AND THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE INVOLVING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DURING AN EMERGENCY BRAKING CONDITION, ESPECIALLY ON WET ROADS.
NHTSA complaint #11386239 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,000 milesMccalla, AL
SERVICE BRAKES
THE ABS TCS SYSTEM ON MY 2000 CORVETTE HAS MALFUNCTIONED. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS CAN'T BE REPAIRED. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS SEEMS TO BE A CHRONIC PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE. MY CORVETTE ONLY HAS 49000 MILES ON IT AND THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE INVOLVING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DURING AN EMERGENCY BRAKING CONDITION, ESPECIALLY ON WET ROADS.
NHTSA complaint #11386239 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesMetairie, LA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN I START MY CAR THE GAS LEAKS OUT OF THE REAR DRIVER SIDE ONTO THE GROUND BELOW THE CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11309633 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DES Plaines, IL
STEERING
THE STEERING COLUMN OF MY CAR LOCKED AND I HAD TO TOW THE CAR TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP. I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM IN 2004. THE RECALL WAS NEVER FIXED ON MY CAR. THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT THERE A 0 OPEN RECALLS ON MY CAR AND WANTS TO CHARGE ME $1500 FOR THE REPAIR. I AM THE FIRST AND ONLY OWNER OF THE CAR AND AM VERY SURE THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT FIXED BECAUSE I'VE NEVER TAKEN THE CAR TO ANY DEALERSHIP FOR ANY REASON. I ASKED FOR RECORDS OF THE REPAIR AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY DON'T HAVE RECORDS. PLEASE HELP!!!!!
NHTSA complaint #11255132 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 57,500 milesChula Vista, CA
STEERING
MY 2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE HAS APPROXIMATELY 57,500 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT. RECALL #04006 WAS COMPLETED ON MY VEHICLE BY DEALER CODE 20385 BACK IN 2004. I DID SEE THEY RELEASED RECALL'S #04006B AND 04006C AS WELL. I STARTED MY CAR ON 7/30/2019 AND I WAS SITTING IN THE GARAGE WHEN I SAW THE "STEERING COLUMN LOCK" MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR WAS STARTED AND NOW THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED AND CAN NOT BE TURNED. I REACHED OUT TO TWO LOCAL SAN DIEGO CHEVROLET DEALERSHIPS; BOB STALL CHEVROLET AND JIMMIE JOHNSON CHEVROLET, CORPORATE GM, CORPORATE CHEVROLET AND THE NTSB. THEY ALL TOLD ME THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO, THEY SAID I WILL HAVE TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. THIS IS UNSATISFACTORY! I COULD HAVE TAKEN THE CAR OUT FOR A DRIVE AND HAD THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP AS IM DRIVING. DOING RESEARCH ONLINE AND READING THE RECALL BULLETIN IS IT POSSIBLE THE REPAIR WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY? I DON'T KNOW, I DID NOT OWN THE CAR WHEN THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. I WAS GIVEN A CASE # OF [XXX] WHEN I CALLED 1-800-630-2438. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED PICTURES. CONTACT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR 10 MONTHS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT *LN*JB *LN
NHTSA complaint #11241165 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesSummerfield, FLCrash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I HAVE A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM RIGHT BEHIND THE FUEL FILTER TOWARDS THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER FUEL TANK. THIS IS CREATING A FUEL VAPOR SMELL AND A SAFETY HAZARD .
NHTSA complaint #11233918 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,569 milesBrandon, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I HAVE A MESSAGE ON MY DASHBOARD STATING "SERVICE STEERING COLUMN LOCK". THIS MESSAGE TRIGGERS A FUEL SHUTOFF AT 2 MPH. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED TO ME AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. I DREAD TO IMAGINE THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS HAPPENING IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING AT SPEED ON A HIGHWAY OR BUSY STREET.
NHTSA complaint #11233075 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,000 milesGranite City, IL
SEATS
WHILE GETTING IN MY VEHICLE, THE SEATS HAVE AN AUTO ADJUST MEMORY FUNCTION. HOWEVER, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, AFTER PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, ON AT LEAST 5 OCCASIONS, MY SEATS BEGAN TO MOVE BACKWARDS AWAY FROM THE PEDALS AND STEERING WHEEL AND I'M A RATHER SHORT LADY. THIS SCARED ME TO DEATH!
NHTSA complaint #11192094 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotte, NC
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V060000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE OEM REPLACEMENT PART FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER (RICK HENDRICK CITY CHEVROLET, 5101 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28212, (980) 242-5621) WITHIN MONTHS DUE TO THE IGNITION LOCKING AND THE SECURITY ALARM RANDOMLY ACTIVATING, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SECOND DEALER (FRED CALDWELL CHEVROLET, 974 BETHEL ST, CLOVER, SC 29710, 1-888-692-6546 AND 1-803-222-4581). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS AND WAS AWARE THAT VARIOUS FIFTH EDITION VEHICLES WERE AFFECTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT DEVELOPED A NEWLY DESIGNED OEM PART AND EXPECTED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE PART REPLACED A THIRD TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBERS: EA02031 (STEERING) AND PE02054 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11133301 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotte, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V060000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE OEM REPLACEMENT PART FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER (RICK HENDRICK CITY CHEVROLET, 5101 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28212, (980) 242-5621) WITHIN MONTHS DUE TO THE IGNITION LOCKING AND THE SECURITY ALARM RANDOMLY ACTIVATING, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SECOND DEALER (FRED CALDWELL CHEVROLET, 974 BETHEL ST, CLOVER, SC 29710, 1-888-692-6546 AND 1-803-222-4581). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS AND WAS AWARE THAT VARIOUS FIFTH EDITION VEHICLES WERE AFFECTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT DEVELOPED A NEWLY DESIGNED OEM PART AND EXPECTED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE PART REPLACED A THIRD TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBERS: EA02031 (STEERING) AND PE02054 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11133301 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotte, NC
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V060000 (STEERING), THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND AN ERROR MESSAGE INDICATED TO REMOVE THE KEY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO PARKS CHEVROLET (103 ROBERT SMALLS PKWY, BEAUFORT, SC 29906, (843) 525-4100) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SECURITY SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FRED CALDWELL CHEVROLET (974 BETHEL ST, CLOVER, SC 29710, (803) 810-0089) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SECURITY SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT PROVIDED.
NHTSA complaint #11130186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.