84 of the 6,324 complaints filed about the Chevrolet Corvette are about the seats — 1% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 1998.
84
Complaints
1%
Share of all complaints
3
Crashes
3
Fires
SEATS
The heated seat option burned the seat right thru. It’s a fire hazard because the wiring for the heated seats burned right through the cloth seat. so you have a wire issue under a combustible material like the clothing material in a car seat.
NHTSA complaint #11731049 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that there was a strong chemical odor coming from the seats. The contact had experienced headaches, burning eyes, respiratory issues, and inflamed lungs. The contact stated that he had temporarily stopped driving the vehicle, and upon driving the vehicle a month later, the contact became aware that the strong chemical odor was the cause of the injuries. The contact had received medical assistance and a new inhaler. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the strong chemical odor would dissipate after some time. The contact stated that the issue could cause significant health problems in the meantime. The contact had stopped driving the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 25.
NHTSA complaint #11716986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
The active handling applies itself with normal non aggressive driving. When activated the brakes apply and lock up, this has happened in low speed turns at intersections and even when driving straight. I have had the vehicle to the dealership to resolve as this is a major safety concern leaving the car locked up in the middle of an intersection. They stated it was the sensor behind the steering wheel and they fixed it but the problem still persists. Secondly the driver seat has begun moving on its own and inching me closer to the steering wheel with no interference with the button while driving. I have since disconnected the seat fuse to prevent collision from improper driver positioning.
NHTSA complaint #11626781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
This is a 2006 Corvette with roughly 82,000 miles. The driver's seat will intermittently collapse on the recline function, resulting in a seat that is reclined all the way back. When this occurs, I need to pull myself up by the steering wheel while the vehicle is going down the road.
NHTSA complaint #11531554 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
I was rear ended on Monday 08/02/21 at approximately 2:45pm in Atlanta, GA. The impact of the accident caused my driver's seat back to collapse backwards. Now I have back pain that I did not have previously. The seats should be recalled and repaired immediately.
NHTSA complaint #11428114 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
DRIVER SEAT ELECTRIC FASTENING MOUNTING WEAR IS TOO DEFECTIVE AND HAS TO BE REPLACES. IT MOVES IN AND OUT , SEAT IS MOVING BACK AND FORTH IN ALL POSITIONS. GM REFUSES TO RECALL THEIR PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #11319906 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
RECENTLY WHEN I MADE A TURN IN FRONT OF ON COMING TRAFFIC THE CORVETTE STEERING DID NOT RETURN TO CENTER I ALMOST HIT HE VEHICLE AT THE STOP SIGN !!!!!! I ALSO NOTICE THE ABS LIGHT ON
NHTSA complaint #11257789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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.
SEATS
BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SEATBELTS ARE JAMMED AN UNUSEABLE. REAR SUSPENSION, BEARING MAKING NOISES. SEAT CONTROLS DRIVERS SIDE INOPERABLE
NHTSA complaint #11155384 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
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.
NHTSA complaint #11031874 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
1) CHECK AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TURNS ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN ADJUSTING DRIVERS SEAT. FAULTY WIRING IN SEAT WIRING HARNESS. 2) CHECK AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TURNS ON WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY OR WHEN PARKED. MOVING SEAT BACK, FORWARD, UP/DOWN WILL CLEAR THE CHECK AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT, BUT WARNING RETURNS. 3) RECURRING ISSUE ON MULTIPLE DAYS.
NHTSA complaint #10994097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK, HAD DEALER REMOVE, REPLACE. I WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY PURCHASE, ALSO TAIL LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS INOPERABLE, HAD DEALER PERFORM SAFETY INSPECTION. ITEMS CORRECTED. RECENT PURCHASE JAN. 2016 USED.
NHTSA complaint #10838511 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
WHEN THE VEHICLE TAKES OFF FROM A DEAD STOP OR COMES TO A STOP THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT MOVE IN THE TRACK ABOUT A QUARTER INCH OR SO CREATING AN UNEASY AND UNSAFE FEELING WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. AFTER DOING EXTENSIVE ONLINE RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT PLAGUES JUST ABOUT EVERY 1997-2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE EQUIPPED WITH POWER SEATS. I DISCOVERED THAT THE BUSHINGS THAT WERE USED IN THE SEAT TRACKS WERE MADE FROM INFERIOR MATERIALS AND DISINTEGRATE OVER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND ALLOW THE SEAT TO MOVE IN THE TRACK WHILE TAKING OFF OR STOPPING. IT'S NOT A QUESTION OF IF IT WILL HAPPEN BUT WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. TO MY UNDERSTANDING GENERAL MOTORS HAS MADE NO EFFORT TO FIX THIS PROBLEM ON THEIR OWN. I UNDERSTAND THAT SOME WERE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BY REPLACING THE SEAT TRACK BUT THE NEW TRACK WOULD DO THE SAME THING IN TIME. I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED AND WELL OUT OF WARRANTY AND IF IT WERE AN ISOLATED PROBLEM THEN I WOULD ACCEPT THAT AND TRY TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, BUT IT'S NOT. IT HAS HAPPENED TO JUST ABOUT ALL CORVETTES BUILT BETWEEN 1997-2004. IN FACT THERE IS AN AFTERMARKET REPAIR KIT FOR THIS BUT IT REQUIRES THE REMOVAL OF THE SEAT AND DISASSEMBLY OF THE SEAT TRACK AND A VERY CAREFUL REASSEMBLY AFTER THE BUSHINGS ARE REPLACED. WE ARE NOT ALL MECHANICS NOR CAN WE ALL AFFORD THE 600.00 PER SEAT TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. SOME OF US DO WELL JUST TO BE ABLE TO BUY A CAR LIKE THAT. THAT'S WHY IT'S A 1999 AND NOT A 2015. I LOVE THIS CAR, IT SEEMS A SHAME THAT A CAR THAT COST 40,000.00 WHEN IT WAS NEW SHOULD HAVE SUCH A PROBLEM THAT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED WITH SLIGHTLY BETTER QUALITY. THANK YOU FOR READING THIS AND I HOPE THAT YOU WILL LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. THE PARTS COST FOR G.M. ON THIS REPAIR WOULD NOT BE OUT OF THE QUESTION FOR THEM, HOWEVER THE LABOR INVOLVED FOR THEM TO DO THE REPAIRS WOULD PROBABLY BE WHAT THEY WOULD BALK AT. THANK YOU AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10731145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT LOW SPEEDS MOVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE ENGINE STALLED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A TRAILER. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT ARM. THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED OUT OF POSITION AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SPECIALIZED MECHANIC, WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE IGNITION SWITCH. ADDITIONALLY, THE DRIVER'S SEAT RAIL MOUNTING WAS FRACTURED TO DUE TO DEFECTIVE METAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #10618184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTMENT MALFUNCTION, SEAT CONTROLS DID NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION TRAPPING THE DRIVER BETWEEN SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. SEATS WILL GO FORWARD BUT DO NOT RETURN OR MOVE BACK TO NORMAL POSITION.
NHTSA complaint #10586281 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10543351 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
BOTH SEATS MOVE ALITTLE BIT WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10525331 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
SEATS MOVE BACK AND FOTH ON ACCELERATION AND BRAKING.
NHTSA complaint #10493693 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10465714 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10462925 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.