1998 Chevrolet Corvette Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 9%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,722miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette, 9% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,722 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Sitting idle, all warning lights illuminate on dash board, in dash display shows service engine soon . Made it home when smoke bellowed from under hood. Abs module shorted out and started fire at module and wiring harness. Thankfully, I am a body man and knew what to do by disconnecting the battery. If my wife was driving there would have been a full blown fire. My research shows, this is a very common problem with the 1997 to 2000 Corvette with j 04 active brake control option. …”
NHTSA complaint #10486740, filed 2012-12, 148,000 miles“I know I am not the 1st to report this same condition. You should have several 100 of us if not 1000's, who are experiencing ABS failures which affects the traction control modules (also called electronic brake traction control model)( ebtcm) on all Corvette's made from 97-2007 that I am aware of. We continue to experience the ABS & traction control module failures and GM says they can't fix it due to lack of parts. My vehicle does not have the active handling system but others do and this has to be a safety concern for the NHTSA. …”
NHTSA complaint #10488907, filed 2012-12, 67,000 miles“Dt caller stated: the parking brake of my Corvette is not working, is not the first he heard a lot of people with corvettes have the same problem. Can't park the car confident and be sure that nothing is going to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10120338, filed 2005-05, 14,000 miles“While driving on a straight road at approx. 55 MPH the active handling came on and jerked the car hard to the right. It went in the ditch but hit nothing. When I looked at the computer display it said service active handling .”
NHTSA complaint #10052558, filed 2004-01, 45,000 miles“Purchased car new.at about 5000miles started to notice vibaration in steering wheel when brakes were applied . At about 10000miles vibration was severe under hard braking.dealer[jon hall Chevrolet] determined all 4 rotors were warped and resurfaced at no charge.at about 15000 miles started to notice vibration again.car now has 22000 miles is out of warrantee and vibration is again severe under hard braking. I would like a general motors representative to look into this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000632, filed 2002-12, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10036084Sep 1, 2010Chevrolet: abs/tcs light on and dtcs c1225/c0035 and/or c1226/c0040 due to aftermarket braided stainless steel brake lines.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 4 | 15% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 7% |
| 2011 | 5 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 15 | 3% |
| 2007 | 21 | 6% |
| 2006 | 28 | 8% |
| 2005 | 62 | 12% |
| 2004 | 10 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 8% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 22 | 11% |
| 2000 | 32 | 12% |
| 1999 | 25 | 8% |
| 1998 | 36 | 9% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 13% |
| 1994 | 5 | 17% |
| 1993 | 4 | 18% |
| 1992 | 1 | 14% |
| 1991 | 5 | 21% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 3 | 20% |
| 1988 | 3 | 19% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
| 1986 | 7 | 47% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
215 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsSeats
28 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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