2001 Chevrolet Corvette Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette, 4% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,500 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.
“When water/rain falls along windshield and hood, water collects under the dash and spills onto the clutch and brake pedals....causing your feet to slip sporadically, creating very dangerous situations.”
NHTSA complaint #10095770, filed 2004-10, 34,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 15 MPH, the hard top flew off the vehicle. The top slid down a hill and the safety bar cracked. The contact has been unable to locate a new or used top anywhere. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 23,755. Updated 02-01-08 updated 02/01/08”
NHTSA complaint #10198862, filed 2007-08, 23,755 miles“One of the upper rear control arm brackets partially detached from the chassis while cornering causing the rear wheel to toe out. The cause of the failure is a cold weld. The vehicle is untouched since the incident and available for review. This issue is relatively common on C5 corvettes. Please search C5 control arm bracket tear to find many documented instances. As these vehicle shift from being garage queens to performance bargains, the issue will become more visible. My C5 went 100k miles and 20 some years until the cold weld let go.”
NHTSA complaint #11771493, filed 2026-10“The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette with 35,000 miles. The previous owner had recall 04v060000 steering:column locking:anti-theft device performed on his vehicle. The problem has now recurred. The dealer was contacted about the failure and told the contact to bring the vehicle in. The dealer told the contact that he would have to pay for the failure. The contact is unable to drive the vehicle. When starting or driving the vehicle a message would display service active handling . When this happened the brakes would automatically engage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10343972, filed 2010-07, 35,000 miles“After starting the vehicle and driving off the engines stalled. After the vehicle was repaired, the vehicle was driven for about 600 miles and it locked up again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership. When the vehicle was parked, a warning chime would sound. When starting the vehicle, it would only move several feet then the fuel will shut off, causing the vehicle to stall in traffic. The vehicle hadn't been able to be repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10115168, filed 2005-04Related service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 | 10 | 29% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 18 | 5% |
| 2006 | 59 | 16% |
| 2005 | 53 | 10% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 7 | 16% |
| 1995 | 4 | 13% |
| 1994 | 3 | 10% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
88 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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