2004 Chevrolet Corvette steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 37 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 35,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. While driving 40 MPH on slick pavement, the traction control warning light illuminated for approximately three seconds and then dimmed at one point, the contact deactivated the traction control in order to control the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle lost complete power, and both the rear driver's side wheel and steering wheel locked up. The vehicle struck the median on the rear passenger corner panel and spun around several times.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet corvette. Within two miles of driving the vehicle, the steering wheel seized without warning. In addition, while in reverse, the steering wheel would seize without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
- Fuel system 151 complaints