1998 Chevrolet Corvette electrical system problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle is stationary. Proceed to start vehicle. Steering column locks up. Has occurred several times. I am the third owner of this vehicle. In researching information regarding past recalls apparently hedrick's dealership of fresno, ca completed work but in asking what they completed, I was…”
filed Dec 2, 2020
“Have had multiple issues with this car. Had a service column lock display. Took it in on a recall. They fixed it and 6 months later left me stranded again with same code. Charged me 1000 dollars to tell me the wheel lock broke. We all know that's not true. 2 weeks later have a service power train…”
filed Apr 1, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Corvette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Corvette | 4 | 20% |
| 2023 Corvette | 5 | 22% |
| 2022 Corvette | 7 | 35% |
| 2020 Corvette | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 Corvette | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Corvette | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Corvette | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 Corvette | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 Corvette | 5 | 8% |
| 2014 Corvette | 8 | 13% |
| 2013 Corvette | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 Corvette | 6 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.