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Electrical systemPart report

1998 Chevrolet Corvette Electrical system Problems

Complaints
32about this part
Share
8%of 399 total for the year
Median mileage
56,626miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette, 8% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,626 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“A recall was taken care of 7/17/14. I am having the same issue again. Steering column locks, and stalls. Car cannot be moved. The dealer and their support advisers cannot find a fix. Their solution is to remove the lock kit, bypass the safety mechanisms, charge me $450.00. A harness and lock kit are at fault. They will not cover the issue. I am left with the car without the safety feature. Car can be easily stolen, steering wheel turns without a key.”

NHTSA complaint #10787227, filed 2015-10, 71,000 miles

“The vehicle is stationary. Proceed to start vehicle. Steering column locks up. Has occurred several times. I am the third owner of this vehicle. In researching information regarding past recalls apparently hedrick's dealership of fresno, ca completed work but in asking what they completed, I was informed that all past computer data was purged from their files so they cannot tell me what was completed. I then called GM to get information but after talking to three different people I was told they were not allowed to give me any information as to what was completed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11377500, filed 2020-12, 84,000 miles

“Have had multiple issues with this car. Had a service column lock display. Took it in on a recall. They fixed it and 6 months later left me stranded again with same code. Charged me 1000 dollars to tell me the wheel lock broke. We all know that's not true. 2 weeks later have a service power train with numerous codes. Have to reset all codes to drive car. They come back with service traction control system and heater blows hot on one side and cold on other. Then next day it's the opposite. Unfortunately this is the only Corvette that I have had problems with and according to the reviews. …”

NHTSA complaint #10969843, filed 2017-04, 90,000 miles

“I have owned my 1998 Corvette for two years. The pull key and wait 10 seconds and the service steering column lock errors are crippling me enjoyment of the car. I have installed an lmc5 module last year and the problems will not go away. The recall on the service column lock was performed on the car which removed the actual locking mechanism on the steering column. But the car will not move over two miles per hour with the error message and I have found no fixed that help me. What is GM doing about the horrible horrible problem on their most distinguished car model.... ? …”

NHTSA complaint #10883365, filed 2016-07, 60,000 miles

“While pulling out of a parking space steering wheel locked up. When this occurred ignition failed to operate which caused the engine to die. There was a consumers satisfaction campaign on this issue. After this occurred, consumer could start the vehicle and drive it but the steering column would be locked. Vehicle would move but no steering.”

NHTSA complaint #10041991, filed 2003-10, 73,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202519%
2024419%
2023726%
2022733%
2021431%
202039%
201921%
201812%
201742%
201666%
201558%
2014813%
201345%
2012611%
201134%
201056%
200985%
2008397%
20073510%
20064412%
200510119%
2004115%
20031518%
20021711%
20012512%
2000249%
19993010%
1998328%
199796%
1996920%
1995722%
1994517%
1993314%
1992343%
1991417%
199026%
1989213%
1988425%
1987314%
198617%
198417%

Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette

Steering
215 complaints
Brakes
36 complaints
Seats
28 complaints
Seat belts
22 complaints
Engine cooling
20 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Fuel system
17 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Equipment
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Vehicle 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 28, 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