1998 Chevrolet Corvette Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering: steering wheel/handle bar ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 399 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette overview page.
What owners report
“STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN GOING INTO DRIVE. ONCE IN DRIVE WHILE MOVING THE ENGINE STOPPED AND I HIT THE CURB TAKING OFF SOME PAINT…”NHTSA complaint 752413 — filed 09/20/2001
“WENT TO START CAR - CAR WOULD START - STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN - MESSAGE TO REMOVE KEY AND WAIT 10 SECONDS CAME ACROSS…”NHTSA complaint 751137 — filed 08/26/2001
“STEERING COLMUM HAS FAILED TO UNLOCK ON THREE OCCAISIONS, ONCE AT THE DEALER, TWICE AFTER BEING PARKED. VEHICLE HAS REQUIRED FLATBED TRANSPORTATION TO DEALER 2…”NHTSA complaint 751049 — filed 08/24/2001
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Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette have steering: steering wheel/handle bar problems?
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette: 80 of 399 complaints on file (20.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette have in total?
399 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering: steering wheel/handle bar category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
