1996 Chevrolet Corvette Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette, 2% of the 44 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.
“The car is a convetrible hard top. When top is not onn the steering wheel and the front of the vehicle shakes out of control. When the top is on , this does not happen. Driver's seat rocks back and forth. Driver's side door, plastic tack to hold down rubber piece broke. Left rear bolt at catch is loose for hatchback. Vehicle pulls to the right with and without the top on. Interior lights sometimes do not go out when driver's door is closed.”
NHTSA complaint #800448, filed 1996-08Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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