1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Electrical Systemignition Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
5 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. WHEN THIS OCCURRED IGNITION FAILED TO OPERATE WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO DIE. THERE WAS A CONSUMERS SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN ON THIS ISSUE.*AK AFTER THIS OCCURRED, CONSUMER COULD START THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE IT BUT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD BE LOCKED. VEHICLE WOULD MOVE BUT NO STEERING. *PH *NLM
#737523
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1-STEERING LOOSE AND UNSAFE/2-ENG STUMBLES AND DIES/3-ENG RATTLES IN GEAR/4-DRIVERS SEAT LOOSE/5-GAS MILAGE DROPPING/6-ALL CODES ERRASED BY THEMSELF. *AK
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WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH THE ACTIVE HANDLING WARNING CAME ON AND CAR SHUT DOWN TO AN IDLE WITH NO POWER AT ALL. THE 2ND INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 11/3/00. *AK
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PE-99-066; WHEN DRIVING 5 MPH AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO HIT A CURVE. AFTER STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, A MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON DIAGNOSTIC CENTER WHICH INDICATED TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM IGNITION FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES. CONSUMER NOTED THAT READING SHOULD HAVE DISPLAYED PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK REF. IN EA02-031 *CJS
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TWO SPARK PLUG WIRES REPLACED, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. *YC
Other 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Problem Areas
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
82 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
80 complaints
Steering
37 complaints
Seats
23 complaints
Steeringcolumn
15 complaints
Electrical System
13 complaints
Service Brakes
11 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
4 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
4 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Parking Brake
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Traction Control System
3 complaints
Wheelsrim
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringsteering Control Module
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionrearsprings
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint