2001 Chevrolet Corvette Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette, 2% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 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.
“The contact stated the driver's seat rocked back and forth while being driving in normal conditions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer determined the bolts to the seat were not bolted correctly to the vehicle. The dealer offered to make repairs to the vehicle, but the contact declined.”
NHTSA complaint #10155032, filed 2006-04, 46,000 miles“Nar 06/19/2003. The consumers vehicle was in need of numerous repairs. Voluntary emission recall- reprogram the powertrain control module. Excessive engine oil consumption. Engine knocking noise. Fuel gauge dropped to empty, driver seat is coming apart, steering column lock. Air conditioner has a bad odor. Inability to lock car doors. Radio produces loud static, and speakers rattle. Headlights have a bad battery and the rear view mirror doesn't dim.”
NHTSA complaint #10024455, filed 2003-06“Driver's side seat rocks like a rocking chair while driving. When putting on brakes chair goes forward, causing driver to press brake harder. Consumer feels its a manufacturing defect. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #896359, filed 2001-09Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 18% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 4% |
| 1998 | 28 | 7% |
| 1997 | 10 | 7% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
88 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
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