1999 Chevrolet Corvette Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette, 2% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“99 Corvette...glass top which came with car has large white stripe from front to back on right side and left side has peeling in large circle...I have read on forums this has happened to more than just me! Help!! Also tachometer has quit working.”
NHTSA complaint #10136067, filed 2005-09, 48,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. While the vehicle was parked he attempted to engage the windshield wipers but they would not come on. Upon examining the vehicle he noticed that there was water in the windshield wiper module. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure and it was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 92,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10356763, filed 2010-09, 92,000 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“While vehicle was parked consumer opened the back lid and immediately noticed smoke coming from the seat. Upon closer inspection, consumer noticed a burn hole forming on the seat, consumer then placed a piece of paper adjacent to the burn hole and fully reopened back lid, almost immediately the paper started to burn due to the sunlight hitting it through the back lid glass. The glass behaved similar to a magnifying glass, which caused the seat and paper to burn. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023538, filed 2002-12“(1) windshield mounted rear-view mirror shakes/vibrates badly at idle and on highway, especially with convertible top down, making following vehicles appear blurry. Dealer replaced mirror once, second dealer retightened to windshield, but problem remains. (2) drive belts make growling sound at idle, A/C on, when shifting between park & reverse, or between reverse & drive. Belt & tensioner replaced per existing service advisory, but problem still occurs. (3) rear mounted cd changer does not function if vehicle is started soon after inserting cd cartridge; err displayed on radio. …”
NHTSA complaint #712907, filed 1999-10Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 2 | 10% |
| 2023 | 3 | 11% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 4 | 12% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 11% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 6% |
| 1994 | 2 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 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 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 29, 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