1999 Chevrolet Corvette Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

53Steering complaints

17.2%Of all 308 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR75 · 24.4%

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE67 · 21.8%

STEERING53 · 17.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16 · 5.2%

STEERING:COLUMN10 · 3.2%

Share of the 308 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH STEERING LOCKED UP. CONSUMER STATES STEERING WHEEL SECURITY LOCK ENGAGED, DEALER STATED WAS A SECURITY SYSTEM PROBLEM…”NHTSA complaint 887849 — filed 05/09/2001

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette: 53 of 308 complaints on file (17.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette have in total?

308 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.