1999 Chevrolet Corvette Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette, 1% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 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.
“While driving 55 MPH an animal jumped out in front of the vehicle when consumer slammed on the brakes the front driver side wheel assembly separated from the vehicle and rolled under the vehicle. As a result, consumer lost control, hitting a tree. Vehicle was c totaled. Driver sustained head injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10087450, filed 2004-08, 34,000 miles“Rear sway bar bushings are noisy when vehicle is turning/stopping, or accelerating. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership because steering was difficult to control and erratic when crossing over a bump. Dealership installed a stabilizer in vehicle and replaced sway bar bushings. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #890295, filed 2001-06Related service bulletins
- 10112657Dec 13, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have front and or rear composite springs cracked and/or broken. Technician…
- 10051239Dec 1, 2012Cadillac/chevrolet: for no apparent reason, the front and/or rear, composite springs would crack and/or become broken. Models 2004-2009 xlr; 1997-2013 corvette.
- 10019576Dec 1, 2005Information on run flat, zero pressure or extended mobility tires (emt) and unique servicing techniques.
- 10013549Apr 21, 2005Lower rear shock attaching bolt may break after torqued.
- 10017345Apr 1, 2005Revised front and rear upper and lower ball joint stud nut tightening specifications.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
| 1985 | 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 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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