1999 Chevrolet Corvette Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette, 4% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 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.
“At approximately 20,000 miles the linkage that connected the shifter to the transmission disengaged, I do not have the service record for that service. However, I believe it was fixed under the original warranty coverage. Apparently there is a weakness in the grommet that connects the cable. On january 19, 2013, at 71,126 miles the same occurred while I was parked at a costco gas station in lake worth, florida. It required a tow to maroone Chevrolet in lake worth, florida. This service cost me $499.34 from my personal funds. Service requires a new cable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679215, filed 2015-01, 20,000 miles“Almost every C5 (1997-2004) Corvette is affected by a faulty electronic brake control module. When this module fails, the car illuminates the ABS and traction control light. And displays service abs and service traction control messages. This is a serious safety issue as when this happens, the abs brakes no longer work nor does the traction control. It blows my mind how this has never been recalled especially on a rear drive sports car.”
NHTSA complaint #11460530, filed 2022-04“The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. After the key was placed in the ignition, the vehicle cranked. However, the steering wheel was in a locked position and the gear shifter failed to shift into gear. A few hours later, the steering wheel unlocked without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11022687, filed 2017-09, 27,000 miles“This vehicle has a lockout on the standard transmission that requires the driver to shift from 1st gear directly to 4th gear at intervals I have been unable to determine. A light comes on the dash telling the driver to shift from 1st to 4th and if it is not expected or noticed ( mostly when turning and your eyes are focused on the road) causes a significant reduction in speed. This has caused drivers behind me to stand on their brakes to keep from hitting my vehicle in the rear ,and has resulted in several drivers becoming quite irate with me.”
NHTSA complaint #718512, filed 2000-02“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 2003-12Related service bulletins
- 10115081Nov 2, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission…
- 10016945Sep 30, 2008Rear axle chatter shudder on turns. *sc updated. *kb updated 9/30/08.
- 10017190Oct 27, 20054l60e, 4l65e replacement valve body gaskets does not seem to fit.
- 10011219Aug 1, 2004Clutch pressure plate wear indicator adjustment.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 8 | 30% |
| 2022 | 5 | 24% |
| 2021 | 7 | 54% |
| 2020 | 6 | 18% |
| 2019 | 10 | 7% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 13 | 12% |
| 2015 | 18 | 28% |
| 2014 | 9 | 14% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 13% |
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 32 | 6% |
| 2007 | 51 | 15% |
| 2006 | 33 | 9% |
| 2005 | 70 | 13% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 13% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 12 | 4% |
| 1998 | 18 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 6 | 14% |
| 1995 | 3 | 9% |
| 1994 | 4 | 14% |
| 1993 | 3 | 14% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
| 1981 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
194 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsSeats
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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