1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Power Train Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
5 power train 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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All Power Train Complaints
On July 27, 2021, I was cruising in my 1998 Convertible Chevy maunal Corvette with under 50k miles. I had it inspected around the end of June. I just driving pulled ahead of traffic and the clutch pedal went all the way down to floor as I approached a stop light!!! I lost all power. I didn't know what to do, but a light bulb in my head went off. But thankfully there was no traffic and I was able to run a light and coast into a gas station and get towed. Upon research the 1998 manual clutch design is used in newer vehicles that and its a system design flaw. Car at shop and we are waiting for parts that are back ordered. Since transmission has to come out I'm getting all clutch stuff fixed. But clutch wasn't bad just the Fly wheel and Master Salve. I will...
AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS I WHAT TO DRIVE THE CAR. I HAVE TO KEEP PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL A FEW TIMES BEFORE I CAN GET THE SHIFT LEVER OUT OF PARK.
HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. HAD A SERVICE COLUMN LOCK DISPLAY. TOOK IT IN ON A RECALL. THEY FIXED IT AND 6 MONTHS LATER LEFT ME STRANDED AGAIN WITH SAME CODE. CHARGED ME 1000 DOLLARS TO TELL ME THE WHEEL LOCK BROKE. WE ALL KNOW THAT'S NOT TRUE. 2 WEEKS LATER HAVE A SERVICE POWER TRAIN WITH NUMEROUS CODES. HAVE TO RESET ALL CODES TO DRIVE CAR. THEY COME BACK WITH SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND HEATER BLOWS HOT ON ONE SIDE AND COLD ON OTHER. THEN NEXT DAY IT'S THE OPPOSITE. UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS THE ONLY CORVETTE THAT I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH AND ACCORDING TO THE REVIEWS. THE C5 CORVETTE HAS MANY DRIVE TRAIN ISSUES. THIS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AND RECALLED IF THEY WANT BUYERS TO CHEVROLET VEHICLES.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE FAILS WITHOUT WARNING. DRIVER CAN SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK, CABLE WILL BREAK, DRIVER ASSUMES CAR IS IN PARK BUT DUE TO THE BREAK THE CAR IS STILL IN DRIVE AND WILL REMAIN IN FORWARD MOTION ALL THE WHILE THE SHIFTER INDICATES THE CAR IS IN PARK. SPOKE WITH CHEVY DEALER MECHANICS AND AM TOLD THIS IS VERY COMMON ON 1997-2000 CORVETTES.....HE SAYS THEY DO THE REPAIR ON A REGULAR BASIS. I HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. REPAIR COST WAS $345.00 INCLUDING THE PARTS.
THE ABS/TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION AND WILL NOT ENABLE. *TR
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
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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
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
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