1999 Chevrolet Corvette Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,904miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette, 3% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,904 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.
“While turning a corner at a normal rate of speed, active handling turned on and tried to straighten out the vehicle, putting me on a collision course with the car in the opposite lane. It would have forced crossing over the lane had I not reacted quickly. Repair shop diagnosed as failed steering wheel position sensor; a part GM chose to discontinue years ago even though it is one of the most critical safety components of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11114292, filed 2018-07, 110,000 miles“Service active handling message on dic . It comes and gos . It usually shuts off after turning ignition off and restarting . I don't know if it is working or not. This safety concern . Gm should have service parts for electronic components or have some other company have the rights to make them . What are owners supposed to do? We need a law for this. This is not a throw a way car . This car has only 24000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10692291, filed 2015-03, 24,000 miles“Service engine soon light is also active traction control warning is on. Dealer says car needs steering angle sensor which GM does not make anymore it comes up as discontinued part. I think it is dangerous to drive this car without active traction handling and would like it fixed if we could get the part. Frustrated”
NHTSA complaint #10552657, filed 2013-11, 53,000 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 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 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 9% |
| 2011 | 5 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 16 | 3% |
| 2007 | 31 | 9% |
| 2006 | 38 | 10% |
| 2005 | 91 | 17% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 10 | 12% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
194 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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