2001 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette, 2% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,500 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.
“Recall number 04v060000 recall date 02/09/2004 component steering:column locking:anti-theft device summary. Steering locked at exiting freeway. The fuel supply shut off so the vehicle cannot moved. The vehicle cannot be steered.”
NHTSA complaint #11254333, filed 2019-09, 61,000 miles“Active handling system malfunctions at highway speeds. When traveling on dry smooth highways, in a straight line, the active handling system will activate and randomly actuate individual brake calipers. When this occurs, the driver information system will flash active handling . In every case, this causes momentary, unintended changes in direction and speed of the automobile. The event does not register any codes in the obd ii. The problem can only be defeated by turning off the active handling system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10124963, filed 2005-06, 58,000 miles“Active handling system malfunction - on three separate occasions during a recent road trip, I experienced a momentary loss of directional control while driving my vehicle at highway speeds. On each occasion, I was fortunate to quickly regain control of the vehicle after it involuntarily veered to the left and crossed into the adjacent lane of travel. Shortly thereafter, a dash board message appeared : service active handling . Upon arrival at my destination, I had my vehicle serviced at an out of town cheverolet dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #757075, filed 2002-01“Consumer states that during a test drive of vehicle by dealership the acceletrometer locked up when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, causing vehicle to collide into a minivan and tree. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023895, filed 2002-12Vehicle 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 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 31, 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