1999 Chevrolet Corvette Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette, 2% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14 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.
“I have a 1999 Corvette convertible. This car was purchased new and I can't enjoy it. This car has been in the shop more than it has been driven. It has a bad leak around the top and you can seat in the car and look outside through the cracks . The top has been replaced the car has been painted 3 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10054842, filed 2004-01, 14 miles“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“Steering keeps locking up and cannot release steering wheel lock. Bad actuator and relay, replace actuator and column lock relay again due to poss faulty recall part. Recall on steering, had no problem until after the recall was done. Column lock light comes on, cause short, replace column lock. Roof latch rubber cover fell off, cause broken, reorder rubber latch. Replace hazard warning switch, remove dash pad and replace hazard switch. Ref. In ea02-031”
NHTSA complaint #9005928, filed 2002-02“Reported air and water leak to dealership, top has been replaced. The top also, continues to have black stains when put down, dealership said it is a flaw in the manufacturing.”
NHTSA complaint #732733, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10246884Dec 1, 2012Composite Transverse Spring Damage.
- 10019428Mar 15, 2006Deck lid does not rise high enough when releasing.
- 10019189Feb 17, 2006Water leak in the rear compartment area.
- 10012129Jul 1, 2004Rear hatch surface blistering.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 | 10 | 29% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 18 | 5% |
| 2006 | 59 | 16% |
| 2005 | 53 | 10% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 7 | 16% |
| 1995 | 4 | 13% |
| 1994 | 3 | 10% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
| 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsEngine cooling
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 28, 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