2000 Chevrolet Corvette steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 176 complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette, 49% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 176 49% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 38,000 miles 108 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 14 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 22 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 33 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 24 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 15 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 108 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 38,000 miles, and 73% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 14 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving at 70 MPH steering wheel locked up causing vehicle to cross the median and hit an oncoming vehicle. Both cars were totaled. Consumer suggest a recall on chevy corvette. See odi# 10029388 for add'l details.
I have a 2000 corvette that I purchased in oct 2003 and I have had to repair the steering column lock 4 times. This last incident I was 30 miles from home and paid $100 for a tow. Koons chevrolet replaced the wiring harness again at no cost to myself-again.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
- Brakes 36 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Fuel system 23 complaints
- Lighting 19 complaints