1999 Chevrolet Corvette Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seats of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette, 4% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 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.
“1999 c5 Corvette seat frame bracket broken. I have seen on the internet that this is an issue with the seat frame 1997-2004 . The bracket is cast aluminum that is of pour quality. You can see where it was broken for some time. I can't get GM to call me back. If I was hit in the rear this part would fail. This part just happen to fail when is was driving slow when the seat fell down. I hope you can help thanks”
NHTSA complaint #10294307, filed 2009-12, 45,000 miles“1999 chevy Corvette 49000 miles driver side seat bracket is broken. Broke with a 170 lbs driver. No reason no accident. This makes the drivers seat rock back and forth. It is unstable under braking and moves while turning and accelerating. This occurs every time the car is driven.”
NHTSA complaint #10405342, filed 2011-06, 49,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact noticed the driver seat was loose and would jerk back and forth when he accelerated or applied the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technicians stated there was no recall and the seat bracket needed to be replaced at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10393640, filed 2011-03, 30,000 miles“Both front seats broke upon impact with tree. A deer jumped out and car went into a skid at 28mph. It hit a tree while going in reverse. Both sport seat frames broke at the upper opening in seat back and were torn off tracks. Since rear back seat failure is in the news, this report was submitted. Car was not repaired and was totalled. The insurance sold it off for 'parts'”
NHTSA complaint #735304, filed 2000-10“Driver & passenger seatbacks have a 6-8 inch play in them. Dealer indicates they can't dupicate problem. Vehicle has a bumper to bumper warranty. Seats don't lock in place which is a hazard while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #880769, filed 2001-02Related service bulletins
- 10019194Feb 17, 2006Seat back recliner does not maintain the set position. Service vme.
- 10012683Mar 1, 2004Seat back twisting.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 18% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 4% |
| 1998 | 28 | 7% |
| 1997 | 10 | 7% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
194 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsFuel system
14 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 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