2005 Chevrolet Corvette steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 77 complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette, 11% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 77 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 64 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 19 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 64 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 61% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Steering wheel position sensor circuit wire connectors failed and shorted causing plastic housing on steering column to ignite and destroyed car and my home.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the wheels seized intermittently. The active handling warning light was also illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired as the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 6/17/14
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
- Electrical system 101 complaints
- Stability control 91 complaints
- Lighting 88 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 70 complaints
- Brakes 65 complaints
- Body & structure 55 complaints
- Air bags 44 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints