1999 Chevrolet Corvette power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Almost every C5 (1997-2004) Corvette is affected by a faulty electronic brake control module. When this module fails, the car illuminates the ABS and traction control light. And displays service abs and service traction control messages. This is a serious safety issue as when this happens, the abs…”
filed Apr 12, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. After the key was placed in the ignition, the vehicle cranked. However, the steering wheel was in a locked position and the gear shifter failed to shift into gear. A few hours later, the steering wheel unlocked without warning. There were no warning…”
filed Sep 11, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Corvette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Corvette | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 Corvette | 6 | 26% |
| 2022 Corvette | 5 | 25% |
| 2020 Corvette | 6 | 18% |
| 2019 Corvette | 10 | 7% |
| 2018 Corvette | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Corvette | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Corvette | 12 | 12% |
| 2015 Corvette | 18 | 28% |
| 2014 Corvette | 9 | 15% |
| 2013 Corvette | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 Corvette | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.