1998 Chevrolet Corvette Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette, 2% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 module controlling the active handling system was poorly designed by general motors and turns off the system while driving. General motors no longer supports this module and it is impossible to get a replacement. When the system shuts off a dangerous situation is created, the dashboard warning light comes on and the digital readouts repeat service engine soon and service active handling . This situation happens all the time while the car is in motion on both streets and highways. …”
NHTSA complaint #10871592, filed 2016-05, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. While at a complete stop, the accelerator pedal depressed independently and the traction control indicator illuminated. In addition, all the instrument panel indicators illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal, lost control of the vehicle, and crashed into a tree. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact was injured and received medical attention for torn muscles in his neck, on the left side of the head three inches above the ear, one rib on the left side was fractured, and torn muscles in the lower back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10945796, filed 2017-01, 106,000 miles“While driving down on interstate in the middle of traffic. The information warning system displayed a message that read active handling system was malfunctioning. Ater display message the check engine light came on, then engine lost power. Consumer felt that if systems failed it could lock up the brakes and posible injuries could occur.”
NHTSA complaint #853987, filed 1999-12“Engine check light comes on/ steering wheel column locks up, and vehicle stalls unexpectedly. Currently at the dealers. Please provide further information. Ref. In ea02-031 consumer was able to move vehicle about 1 ft.”
NHTSA complaint #844272, filed 1999-08Related service bulletins
- 10037352Nov 1, 2010Gm: the diagnosis and procedure for when the abs and traction control light is on.
- 10020421Sep 28, 2006Revised fuel sender values for the chevrolet corvette and cadillac xlr.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 6 | 22% |
| 2022 | 4 | 19% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 5 | 15% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 11 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 5% |
| 2008 | 20 | 4% |
| 2007 | 19 | 6% |
| 2006 | 17 | 5% |
| 2005 | 33 | 6% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
215 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsSeats
28 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsFuel system
17 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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