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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2001 Chevrolet Corvette Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 205 total for the year
Median mileage
17,084miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette, 2% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,084 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.

“Air conditioner fogs up windshield when operated. The consumer was told by the dealer that the problem was a design defect and there was nothing that they could do.”

NHTSA complaint #10091677, filed 2004-09, 17,084 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

“Sensor on driver's door has been replaced numerous times, intermittently drivers door will not respond to remote option. Customer stated that oil leaked from engine area. The driver door rattles while driving and was hard to close. The right door glass has wind noise due to door glass failure. Brakes failed to grab. There was a noise while driving due to left seat belt retractor failure. Consumer states cd charger would not eject cd cartridge, the steering tilt was inopartive, the door rattled, the seats would not hold programming.”

NHTSA complaint #8010559, filed 2002-05

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202519%
2024210%
2023311%
202118%
2020412%
201721%
201622%
2015711%
201412%
200911%
200751%
200621%
200571%
200442%
200311%
200243%
200142%
200031%
199962%
199882%
199732%
199526%
199427%
199026%
198417%

Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette

Steering
88 complaints
Fuel system
32 complaints
Electrical system
25 complaints
Engine cooling
25 complaints
Brakes
22 complaints
Wheels
16 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Electronic 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 28, 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