1998 Chevrolet Corvette Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 6%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette, 6% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The passenger seat belt will no extend out or retract. Jamming occurs even though it has been to the dealer twice for this issue. It is a persistent problem that started about in 2018.”
NHTSA complaint #11319630, filed 2020-03, 5,000 miles“The seat belts twist and jam in the belt guides. I have been able to unjam them every time with some fiddling. However it is time consuming and sometimes it happens with the belt on and this makes it very difficult to drive with the belt locked in one position. The steering column lock failed to disengage and the steering wheel won't turn. I am in a Corvette club and this is a common problem with 1997, 1998, and early 1999's. Ref. In ea02-031”
NHTSA complaint #725500, filed 2000-07“On occassion the driver's seat belt has stuck in a locked position such that you cannot pull it out and secure it. Also, the passenger side has tangled and not retracted properly. I had received a recall notice number 00034. I turned this card into joe macpherson Chevrolet and after several weeks and calling back I was told the part was in and to bring my car in so the repair could be made. I did. That was in january. For a while it worked fine but lately the driver's seat belt appears to lock and I cannot secure it and have had to drive without a seat belt. …”
NHTSA complaint #742523, filed 2001-03“The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. She stated that the vehicle was purchased used in 2005 and the passenger side front seat belt does not retract. The contact referenced recall 00v111000, seat belts:front. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer advised her that they had no records of this recall. The manufacturer also advised her of the same and did not have any records indicating if the recall repair was performed. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 97,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10354418, filed 2010-09, 84,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the engine shut off. The service column lock warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, there was a malfunction with the passenger and driver's side seat belts. The vehicle has not been taken to an authorized dealer. The contact was displeased to know that his VIN was excluded from the recall that lists this same failure. The recall number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10237005, filed 2008-08, 120,000 milesRelated recalls
- 00V111000Apr 17, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lap belt webbing can twist allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 1997–2000
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 19 | 6% |
| 1998 | 22 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 8 | 33% |
| 1990 | 8 | 24% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
| 1988 | 8 | 50% |
| 1987 | 13 | 62% |
| 1986 | 7 | 47% |
| 1985 | 8 | 50% |
| 1984 | 8 | 57% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
215 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsSeats
28 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology