2004 Chevrolet Corvette Steering Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING · 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 ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 217 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10424469 — filed 09/09/2011
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…”NHTSA complaint 10373141 — filed 12/28/2010
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO "DRIVE" THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED WITHOUT…”NHTSA complaint 10361244 — filed 10/19/2010
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Steering complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette have steering problems?
Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette: 26 of 217 complaints on file (12%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette have in total?
217 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none 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.
