Exterior Lighting:headlights
NHTSA campaign 09E025000 · 2009 · reported 05/11/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2000 Chevrolet Corvette Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device — runs 10.2× the fleet median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.
277Complaints
4Recalls
15Crashes
0Fires
12Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device (26% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device complaints here are 10.2× the median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device | 72 · 26% | Recalled | Recall 04V060000 |
| Steering | 64 · 23.1% | Recalled | Recall 04V060000 |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar | 27 · 9.7% | Recalled | Recall 04V060000 |
| Electrical System | 19 · 6.9% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 17 · 6.1% | not available | — |
| Steering:column | 12 · 4.3% | Recalled | Recall 04V060000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 277 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 4 campaigns
Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Seat Belts:front
NHTSA campaign 00V111000 · 2000 · reported 04/17/2000
WHEN THE BELT WEBBING BECOMES JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR, THE SEAT BELT MAY BE UNUSABLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device
NHTSA campaign 04V060000 · 2004 · reported 02/09/2004
IF THIS OCCURS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“RECALL 04V060000 CONCERNING STEERING COLUMN LOCK LOCKING. MR. DARRELL YOUNG WAS MAKING THIS COMPLAINT FOR THE ABOVE CONSUMER. ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10081498 — filed 07/30/2004 · STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
“THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF A STEERING LOCKING PROBLEM. IN OCTOBER 2003, SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD IT REPAIRED. HOWEVER THE PROBLEM…”NHTSA complaint 10079600 — filed 07/19/2004 · STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
“WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AT ANYTIME, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. A RECALL( O4V06000) WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS OUTSIDE OF…”NHTSA complaint 10082020 — filed 07/15/2004 · STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette?
Steering:column locking:anti-theft device issues are the most-reported category, cited in 72 of 277 NHTSA complaints (26%), followed by steering (64), steering: steering wheel/handle bar (27), electrical system (19). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette have?
277 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09E025000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
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.
