2003 Chevrolet Corvette Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,044miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette, 6% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,044 miles. 2 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.
“There really wasn't any events leading up to our accident that I was aware of. I have not contacted general motors as of yet,my internet has been down and was only fixed this evening around 4:00. But back to my accident,my steering locked up on me and all lost all control of my car. Sorry I don't have more information. I just know my wife and I are lucky to be alive. Thank you!”
NHTSA complaint #10297619, filed 2009-12, 34,000 miles“Accident on 8/9/2008 front impact hit another vehicle in virgina, 2/2/2011 accident left side impact hit a curb, and an object. 12/15/2011 consumer bought. Found out that cooling fan has been glued, cooling fan has been wired which makes the fan to be always on, air filter missing bolts, steering wheel locks and car gives error message and then just stops, informed dealer and they stated just to double click unlock b/c is just a security issue. Car was sold with broken rack and pinion. Dealer stated that is why you bought a 18k car and not a 60k car, you get it as is. …”
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 6% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 25 | 12% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 20 | 5% |
| 1997 | 15 | 10% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1981 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
32 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
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