1987 Chevrolet Corvette Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front steering locks up . After car warms up it's fine ..I understand that there is a recall on later modle year Corvette . Same problem for all 1987's I have look at . They GM needs to recall all 1987 Corvette and fix this steering problem .”
NHTSA complaint #10007942, filed 2003-02“The steering rack and pinion has failed in my 1987 Corvette. The condition is prevalent in all 1984 to 1991 corvettes. The problem is referred to as GM morning sickness . The problem can cause a loss of control in the vehical. Gm changed the design of the steering rack (replaced hard seals) for model year 1992 due to numerous complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #716627, filed 1999-12Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 19 | 7% |
| 2016 | 5 | 5% |
| 2014 | 6 | 10% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 22 | 6% |
| 2006 | 44 | 12% |
| 2005 | 76 | 14% |
| 2004 | 36 | 17% |
| 2003 | 32 | 38% |
| 2002 | 59 | 38% |
| 2001 | 88 | 43% |
| 2000 | 169 | 61% |
| 1999 | 194 | 63% |
| 1998 | 215 | 54% |
| 1997 | 95 | 62% |
| 1996 | 6 | 14% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
| 1981 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
13 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology