1998 Chevrolet Corvette Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette, 2% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 miles.
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.
“Rear spring broke while driving, this caused the vehicle to slump on top of rear tires. Owner had talked to both manufacturer and dealership ,and neither have made any attempts to assist consumer due to the mileage on vehicle.ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023523, filed 2002-12, 6,000 miles“Vehicle is vibrating when driving at normal speed and under normal driving conditions. Dealer contacted and found the left rear wheel was facing the wrong way. Repair work done, but problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #828920, filed 1998-10“Vehicle has a flapping air vent member that hits against the computer. Also the vehicle pulls to the left when driving. Dealer contacted, alignment has been done. Problem still exists. Ak”
NHTSA complaint #828923, filed 1998-10“The passenger side seat belt jammed for at least the fifth time after the dealer installed the clip required by the recall. An accident occurred a few minutes after the last jam. My passenger was very lucky not to have been injured with more than a bruise on her leg and a bump on her head. When shifting from first gear into second at about 35 MPH (engine speed at about 3300 RPM), the rear end came around to the left causing the car to do a 180. The traction control system never intervened as it has done many times in much less severe situations. …”
NHTSA complaint #737402, filed 2000-12Related service bulletins
- 10112657Dec 13, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have front and or rear composite springs cracked and/or broken. Technician…
- 10051239Dec 1, 2012Cadillac/chevrolet: for no apparent reason, the front and/or rear, composite springs would crack and/or become broken. Models 2004-2009 xlr; 1997-2013 corvette.
- 10019576Dec 1, 2005Information on run flat, zero pressure or extended mobility tires (emt) and unique servicing techniques.
- 10013549Apr 21, 2005Lower rear shock attaching bolt may break after torqued.
- 10017345Apr 1, 2005Revised front and rear upper and lower ball joint stud nut tightening specifications.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1981 | 1 | 17% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology