1999 Chevrolet Corvette Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,803miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette, 3% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,803 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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 1999 Chevrolet Corvette has been into a dealer 8 times for the same column lock security message which shuts down the fuel line and immobilizes the vehicle. There have been 3 general motors recalls and none have fixed the problem. This shut down can cause the vehicle to shut down at any moment in time potentially causing a fatal accident for me, my family, or someone else. The problem begins with a message pull key wait ten seconds . After this occurs a few times the column lock message comes on and the vehicle shuts down right on the spot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10876254, filed 2016-06, 32,803 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“While trying to start vehicle steering locked , making it difficult for consumer to start vehicle. Also, indicator light flashed. Dealer has been contacted ref. In ea02-031”
NHTSA complaint #858648, filed 2000-03“(1) windshield mounted rear-view mirror shakes/vibrates badly at idle and on highway, especially with convertible top down, making following vehicles appear blurry. Dealer replaced mirror once, second dealer retightened to windshield, but problem remains. (2) drive belts make growling sound at idle, A/C on, when shifting between park & reverse, or between reverse & drive. Belt & tensioner replaced per existing service advisory, but problem still occurs. (3) rear mounted cd changer does not function if vehicle is started soon after inserting cd cartridge; err displayed on radio. …”
NHTSA complaint #712907, filed 1999-10Related service bulletins
- 10037352Nov 1, 2010Gm: the diagnosis and procedure for when the abs and traction control light is on.
- 10020421Sep 28, 2006Revised fuel sender values for the chevrolet corvette and cadillac xlr.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 6 | 22% |
| 2022 | 4 | 19% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 5 | 15% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 11 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 5% |
| 2008 | 20 | 4% |
| 2007 | 19 | 6% |
| 2006 | 17 | 5% |
| 2005 | 33 | 6% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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