2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Seats Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
4 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seats Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT LOW SPEEDS MOVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE ENGINE STALLED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A TRAILER. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT ARM. THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED OUT OF POSITION AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SPECIALIZED MECHANIC, WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE IGNITION SWITCH. ADDITIONALLY, THE DRIVER'S SEAT RAIL MOUNTING WAS FRACTURED TO DUE TO DEFECTIVE METAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SEAT ROCKED BACK AND FORTH WHILE BEING DRIVING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE BOLTS TO THE SEAT WERE NOT BOLTED CORRECTLY TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER OFFERED TO MAKE REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CONTACT DECLINED.
NAR 06/19/2003. *MR THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS IN NEED OF NUMEROUS REPAIRS. VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL- REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. ENGINE KNOCKING NOISE. FUEL GAUGE DROPPED TO EMPTY, DRIVER SEAT IS COMING APART, STEERING COLUMN LOCK. AIR CONDITIONER HAS A BAD ODOR. INABILITY TO LOCK CAR DOORS. RADIO PRODUCES LOUD STATIC, AND SPEAKERS RATTLE. HEADLIGHTS HAVE A BAD BATTERY AND THE REAR VIEW MIRROR DOESN'T DIM. *CB *JB
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DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT ROCKS LIKE A ROCKING CHAIR WHILE DRIVING. WHEN PUTTING ON BRAKES CHAIR GOES FORWARD, CAUSING DRIVER TO PRESS BRAKE HARDER. CONSUMER FEELS ITS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Other 2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Problem Areas
Steering
43 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
29 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
17 complaints
Electrical System
16 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
15 complaints
Wheels
12 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
10 complaints
Steeringcolumn
8 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Wheelsrim
4 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint