1998 Chevrolet Corvette steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 222 complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette, 48% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 222 48% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 47,000 miles 91 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 33 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 27 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 17 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 91 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 47,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
I am very concerned about the listed vehicle and loose hardware, especially nuts or fasteners in steering or control areas that come loose or off during normal driving creating crash hazards. I am concerned. Need help.
Steering column locked & was unable to unlock it after numerous attempts at turning the wheel to the right while turning the ignition key (which is supposedly "the trick"). Had to have car towed to 2 different shops (1st one was an independent chevy service center that couldn't find the problem). Was very shocked to see that this has occurred to hundreds of other corvette owners. I was never issued a recall notice on this. Why in the world not? Now I have to pay for repairs.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
- Brakes 40 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Seats 28 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Seat belts 22 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints