2002 Chevrolet Corvette Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE · data through 07/12/2026

25Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device complaints

15.9%Of all 157 complaints

#2Most-reported category

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

How steering:column locking:anti-theft device ranks on this vehicle

STEERING29 · 18.5%

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE25 · 15.9%

WHEELS22 · 14%

WHEELS:RIM15 · 9.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13 · 8.3%

Share of the 157 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL REMAINED STUCK AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE IT. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10395738 — filed 04/13/2011

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THE SERVICE COLUMN LOCK WARNING LIGHT WOULD SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FOLLOWED BY…”NHTSA complaint 10347098 — filed 08/03/2010

“2002 CHEVY CORVETTE WITH DASHBOARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SUSPENSION AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. SHE ALSO STATES THAT THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED ENGAGED…”NHTSA complaint 10209409 — filed 11/14/2007

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Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette have steering:column locking:anti-theft device problems?

Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette: 25 of 157 complaints on file (15.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette have in total?

157 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering:column locking:anti-theft device category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 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.