1999 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette, 2% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 2 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 Corvette as well as many others from 97-04 suffer from the active handling ABS/traction control system going bad. The part is known as the ebcm. When it goes bad (if cruise is engaged) the car will disable cruise control suddenly causing car to slow down. Also, when the system fails while moving it cause cause uneven brake feeling and you loose the ABS and traction control systems . Gm has discontinued the parts required to repair this and this issue has been major safety concerns for many years now affecting many 97-04 corvettes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11416521, filed 2021-05, 51,000 miles“Car accelerated wide open throttle on its own. At 115 MPH on city street I put trans in neutral and turn off key. Had no power brakes or ABS; no power steering. Was able to stop car and turn off to side road and stop without accident. Towed to dealer. Dealer and GM tech support could not find problem. Dealer paid for tow and repair attempt although out of factory warranty. Took vehicle and next evening [06/07/2001] defect reoccured but I shut it shut it down before high speed was reached. Car cannot be saely driven without concern for personal safety and safety of public. What do I do?”
NHTSA complaint #746584, filed 2001-06“The vehicle was parked in a parking space in a housing area, placed in park, at the time the ignition was about to be turned off. The car took off and flew over the parking barrier, over a hedge and into a tree. The car side swiped a pole which demolished the entire left side of the vehicle, the car came to rest against a tree, striking the left front. The vehicle was still in park, the rear wheels were still spinning, when the driver was finally able to turn off the key, get out and seek help. The air bags did not work either.”
NHTSA complaint #759538, filed 2002-03“While driving with cruise activated at 62 MPH, active handling system engaged momentarily pulling car sharp right. This has happened seven times and the auto has been in the shop twice, most recently last month, for this problem. Technicians claim they can't find any faults with the vehicle or information on other reported incidents. This has a potential to cause an accident and I must have it fixed. Please help in any way possible. Odi id 709456 sounds like it may be the same problem but doesn't have enough information, readable, to determine if it is. …”
NHTSA complaint #739503, filed 2001-01Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 8 | 25% |
| 1994 | 2 | 7% |
| 1993 | 4 | 18% |
| 1992 | 1 | 14% |
| 1991 | 2 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 2 | 14% |
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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