2017 Chevrolet Corvette Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 7%of 257 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette, 7% of the 257 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've had 2 occurences where I get the service power steering. Drive carefully message and the car becomes harder to steer/turn. On the first occurence the issue went away after restarting the car. Now, the check engine light stays on and the car remains hard to steer even after restarting / waiting a day. Both occurrences happened while the car was in motion. First driving on the street and now it happened while driving on the freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #11300862, filed 2020-01, 33,000 miles“After driving for 20 min at local street speed 30-45 MPH completely lost my power steering.dash showed power steering drive safely.almost hit another car as I was making a turn.got it home and parked, restarted an hour later an it was working. No leaks or warnings,very scary and dangerous”
NHTSA complaint #11098155, filed 2018-05, 2,685 miles“My Corvette is a z06 that is designed and built for track use. When I use it on track it overheats and goes into limp mode after about 15 mins. Sometimes the power steer faults making it difficult and dangerous to control the car. I do not use it regularly on the street.”
NHTSA complaint #11033140, filed 2017-10, 1,800 miles“2 occurrences I have been driving the vehicle, without notice I loose all power steering function, power brakes function and all ABS/traction control. Several warning lights are displayed on dashboard. Both times the vehicle has been towed to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for repairs. Both these occurrences have happened while driving on major streets, the first time I was going around a curve on the street appx 40-45 MPH, lost all functions and nearly lost control of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11040447, filed 2017-10, 2,700 miles“Driving this vehicle yesterday, the power steering assist failed. Fortunately, I was traveling at a low speed at the time. A message appeared on the dash telling me there was a power steering issue and to drive cautiously. I can make this vehicle available for inspection upon request. I have not yet taken the vehicle to the dealer; nor had it inspected by any other party. The message in the dash did not appear until the component had failed.”
NHTSA complaint #11688587, filed 2025-09Related recalls
- 25V175000Mar 20, 2025General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric…Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 2017–2018, Cadillac CTS 2016–2018, Chevrolet Camaro 2017–2018 +1 more
- 19V086000Feb 7, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric…Covers: Chevrolet Corvette 2017, Cadillac CTS 2016–2018, Chevrolet Camaro 2017 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245545Nov 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 19 | 7% |
| 2016 | 5 | 5% |
| 2014 | 6 | 10% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 22 | 6% |
| 2006 | 44 | 12% |
| 2005 | 76 | 14% |
| 2004 | 36 | 17% |
| 2003 | 32 | 38% |
| 2002 | 59 | 38% |
| 2001 | 88 | 43% |
| 2000 | 169 | 61% |
| 1999 | 194 | 63% |
| 1998 | 215 | 54% |
| 1997 | 95 | 62% |
| 1996 | 6 | 14% |
| 1993 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
| 1981 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette
224 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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