1999 Chevrolet Corvette Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette, 2% of the 308 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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 steering wheel would lock after leaving the vehicle idling for a period of three to five minutes. When placing the key in the ignition, the warning indicator suggested taking the key out and try again in ten seconds. The dealer made some repairs to the steering column, but the problem still occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10044225, filed 2003-12“While driving in hot weather and at 3000+ rpms, there are smelly fumes coming into the vehicle which cause watery eyes and dizziness, may cause loss of vehicle control. Been to dealer several times, but dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #834643, filed 1999-02“At the gas station catalytic converter caught on fire and burned up due to raw fuel being dumped into the left side exhaust. Vehicle is still at the dealer's after 3 weeks and waiting on parts.vehicle is running on 4 cylinders instead of 8.”
NHTSA complaint #844780, filed 1999-08“Vehicle experiencing problem with steering column locking up. 1st incident repairs caused engine to stall. Currently, problem reoccurred intermittently. Dealer contacted for appointment. Pcm failed. Ref. In ea02-031”
NHTSA complaint #867662, filed 2000-08“While driving in the rain the enigine dies, and the brakes do not function. Dealer says that brakes ar normal, but cant find solution for the engine stalling.”
NHTSA complaint #841447, filed 1999-06Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10011733Jan 31, 2005700-900 rpm buzz moan rattle resonance noise on acceleration.
- 10012528Jun 1, 2004Exhaust intermediate pipe available for service.
- 10012600Apr 1, 2004Vehicle is difficult to fill with fuel or filling station pump shuts off before tank is full.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 6% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 25 | 12% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 20 | 5% |
| 1997 | 15 | 10% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1981 | 1 | 17% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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