1999 Chevrolet Corvette Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 8%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette, 8% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,500 miles. 2 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.
“Electronic brake control module failed while at a chevy dealer and I was told that GM no longer produced the part. In the meantime, I am driving a vehicle without anti-locks and without traction control, safety options I paid for that are now inoperable. Should an accident occur as a result of these failings, would GM accept responsibility??”
NHTSA complaint #10515456, filed 2013-06, 85,000 miles“Takata recall my traction control comes on all the time and I sometimes have a pull on the right rear tire. The car is in motion. Street.this happens continuously. This started around early part of 2013.I have no idea what type of photo you want.”
NHTSA complaint #10863160, filed 2016-05, 80,000 miles“My 1999 chevy Corvette displayed brake failure codes. The mechanic scanned it and tells me it needs a brake control module. I contacted a few dealers and learned that the brake control module is a discontinued part and no longer available. What do I do?”
NHTSA complaint #10339680, filed 2010-06, 75,000 miles“My warning lights came on indicating check anti-lock brakes and traction control. After a visit to a chevy dealer, I was told that the sensor controlling these items was bad and GM no longer produced the part. After searching the internet without success for the part, I was told by one part supplier that he had 15 people on a waiting list for the part and no idea when he would have one. In the meantime, I am driving a vehicle without anti-locks and without traction control, safety options I paid for that are now inoperable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10479690, filed 2012-10, 26,598 miles“The ecbm (ABS module) goes out on a huge percentage of these cars from 1997 - 1999 and you lose ABS with your braking which is dangerous and you also loose traction control which is also dangerous. The early c5 corvettes have this problem with the ecbm going out and nobody will fix it nor are there any parts available. Chevrolet should take care of this issue as it greatly affects safety in their flagship vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10924186, filed 2016-11, 140,000 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 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
194 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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