2000 Chevrolet Corvette steering problems
168 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette — 61% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Dec 16, 2024
“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…”
filed Sep 15, 2023
“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…”
filed Apr 17, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEMS (ECL), WHEN…Campaign 04V060000 · Feb 9, 2004
Steering problems in other Corvette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Corvette | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Corvette | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Corvette | 18 | 7% |
| 2016 Corvette | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 Corvette | 6 | 10% |
| 2013 Corvette | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 Corvette | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 Corvette | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Corvette | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Corvette | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 Corvette | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 Corvette | 22 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.