Major Problems with 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Chevrolet Corvette

2001 Chevrolet Corvette SEATS Victims: 2 Mileage: 70000 miles

2001 Chevrolet Corvette COLUMN Victims: 1 Mileage: 3000 miles

2001 Chevrolet Corvette SEATS

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Problems with STEERING, ANTI-THEFT DEVICE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Corvette owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING while backing out of the driveway consumer attempted to turn the steering wheel the steering wheel locked up and the	37 ~ 44823 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING steering wheel has locked up about 10 or 15 times. usually immediately after starting the car. it has had me...	29 ~ 25594 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM sensor on driver's door has been replaced numerous times intermittently drivers door will not respond to remote option.*ak customer stated...	16 ~ 50357 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have a 2001 corvette. since i've owned it several problems have occurred. the first being the drivers door lock....	15 ~ 39699 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle has an engine defect which causes the vehicle to run rough have poor gas mileage smokes and has...	15 ~ 260 miles
WHEELS a deep and long crack was on the rear left wheel which caused air to leak from the tire. *ak	12 ~ 46985 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC defect #1: brakes stick closed at random times. seems related to engine rpm and to deceleration. defect #2: drivers side...	9 ~ 19522 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM had 1/2 tank of gas gauge suddenly dropped to zero engine cut out. abs traction control works when it wants	8 ~ 114375 miles
COLUMN > STEERING sensor on driver's door has been replaced numerous times intermittently drivers door will not respond to remote option.*ak customer stated...	8 ~ 27895 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING all 1997-2001 corvettes are being shipped with a defective column lock causing steering wheel to lock and leave owners of...	7 ~ 900 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM the vehicle is equipped with 4 catalytic converters which cause excessive heat build up--to the point that the rear under...	5 ~ 1500 miles
RIM > WHEELS i had a flat tire. while looking for the cause i found that it was a cracked rim. after looking...	4 ~ 61627 miles
SEAT BELTS on three separate occasions i have had the fuel gauge read from over a halve of a tank to immediately...	4 ~ 35150 miles
SEATS driver's side seat rocks like a rocking chair while driving. when putting on brakes chair goes forward causing driver to	4 ~ 29000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES this vehicle often would not start. then the next morning it would start fine. occasionally it would shut off while...	3 ~ 266667 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the abs traction control and active handling indicators started coming on when starting vehicle. vehicle is 2001 chevrolet corvette with...	3 ~ 34233 miles
TIRES bad set of tires. i bought this car new and have been having problems with it making a noise. i...	3 ~ 10928 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE sensor on driver's door has been replaced numerous times intermittently drivers door will not respond to remote option.*ak customer stated...	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL active handling system malfunction - on three separate occasions during a recent road trip i experienced a momentary loss of...	3 ~ 39667 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM active handling system malfunction - on three separate occasions during a recent road trip i experienced a momentary loss of...	3 ~ 20667 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this car has burned several quarts of oil since i've owned it. it burns approximately 1 to 1 1/2 quarts...	3
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS copy of complaint to dealer: i brought my 2001 corvette in for service yesterday. one of my complaints was the...	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING car stopped running on interstate at 70 mph lost all power. happen 3 times on a 700 mile trip home	2 ~ 107500 miles
ENGINE car stopped running on interstate at 70 mph lost all power. happen 3 times on a 700 mile trip home	2 ~ 123500 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet corvette. while driving 15 mph the hard top flew off the vehicle. the top...	2 ~ 29378 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2001 corvette. 2 years ago (1)engine check light always on (2)traction control warning lights on (3)abs warning lights on (4)low...	2 ~ 41000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2001 corvette. 2 years ago (1)engine check light always on (2)traction control warning lights on (3)abs warning lights on (4)low...	2 ~ 41000 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING turn signal intermittantly failed to function. failure occurs at differnt times and conditions of operations. dealers and gm said they	2 ~ 46000 miles
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING turn signal intermittantly failed to function. failure occurs at differnt times and conditions of operations. dealers and gm said they	2 ~ 35500 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2001 chevrolet corvette convertible parked at golf course started car to leave and realized the steering wheel was locked. the...	2 ~ 57584 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER nar 06/19/2003. *mr the consumers vehicle was in need of numerous repairs. voluntary emission recall- reprogram the powertrain control module....	2 ~ 2500 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION the right rear upper control arm bracket broke off the frame because the bottom 2 (of 4 total) welds were...	2 ~ 9400 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE seam in right fuel tank developed a leak while sitting in my garage. nlm...	2 ~ 32287 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY sensor on driver's door has been replaced numerous times intermittently drivers door will not respond to remote option.*ak customer stated...	2
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT sensor on driver's door has been replaced numerous times intermittently drivers door will not respond to remote option.*ak customer stated...	2
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE raw fuel leak from line near firewall inside engine compartment...	2 ~ 39805 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	2
FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle will pull to left or right while braking. consumer must hold steering wheel tightly even at low speeds or...	2 ~ 2000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2001 corvette z06- intermittent problem-engine turns over when starting but fails to continue running when starter disengaged...	2 ~ 20000 miles
AIR BAGS for the past year and half i haven't driven my corvette much due to steering wheel module inflatable cover being...	1
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM electronic brake control module (ebcm) controls failed on a 2001 corvette with 37 000 miles. to correct this module the...	1 ~ 37000 miles
HANGER/BRACKET > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS while on a long distance trip from arizona to texas a 2001 chevrolet corvette experienced a fatigue on a weld...	1 ~ 59571 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE rear chassis suspension mount failure (upper control arm breaks from chassis). this appears to be as a result of improper...	1 ~ 52000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2001 corvette convertible the abs/traction control system has failed twice once at 40 000 miles then after having it replaced...	1 ~ 70000 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL active handling system malfunctions at highway speeds. when traveling on dry smooth highways in a straight line the active handling...	1 ~ 58000 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* - the contact called regarding the 2001 chevrolet corvette z06. the contact heard a noise in the rear of...	1 ~ 11000 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE after starting the vehicle and driving off the engines stalled. after the vehicle was repaired the vehicle was driven for...	1
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING turn signal intermittantly failed to function. failure occurs at differnt times and conditions of operations. dealers and gm said they	1 ~ 40000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2001 chevrolet corvette with multiple electrical problems which have which have led to multiple trips to the dealer for repairs....	1 ~ 30000 miles
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS 2001 chevrolet corvette with multiple electrical problems which have which have led to multiple trips to the dealer for repairs....	1 ~ 30000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2001 chevrolet corvette with multiple electrical problems which have which have led to multiple trips to the dealer for repairs....	1 ~ 30000 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY leaky rear axle on 2001 corvette. *ak...	1 ~ 14729 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY air conditioner fogs up windshield when operated.*mr the consumer was told by the dealer that the problem was a design	1 ~ 17084 miles
STRUCTURE when water/rain falls along windshield and hood water collects under the dash and spills onto the clutch and brake pedals....causing	1 ~ 34000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when the vehicle was started the brake pedal went to the floor. (nar) la cb ...	1 ~ 23982 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this 2001 corvette was taken to the dealer on sep t12th 2003 for engine failure. pistons rods bearings & related...	1 ~ 28000 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION service column lock - car starts and runs but completely shuts down once the clutch is realeased. car has 8...	1 ~ 7667 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT nar 06/19/2003. *mr the consumers vehicle was in need of numerous repairs. voluntary emission recall- reprogram the powertrain control module....	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES nar 06/19/2003. *mr the consumers vehicle was in need of numerous repairs. voluntary emission recall- reprogram the powertrain control module....	1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN nar 06/19/2003. *mr the consumers vehicle was in need of numerous repairs. voluntary emission recall- reprogram the powertrain control module....	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING nar 06/19/2003. *mr the consumers vehicle was in need of numerous repairs. voluntary emission recall- reprogram the powertrain control module....	1
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY nar 06/19/2003. *mr the consumers vehicle was in need of numerous repairs. voluntary emission recall- reprogram the powertrain control module....	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicles intake manifold gasket blew out. the dealer was notified. *nlm...	1 ~ 50000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES bad set of tires. i bought this car new and have been having problems with it making a noise. i...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING intermittently engine light become innoperable and obstructing drivers view. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. mr...	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer states that during a test drive of vehicle by dealership the "acceletrometer" locked up when shifting from 2nd to	1
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT consumer was traveling on highway and heard a rattling noise coming from left wheel upper forward control arm. dealership was	1
BODY > STRUCTURE sensor on driver's door has been replaced numerous times intermittently drivers door will not respond to remote option.*ak customer stated...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING active handling system malfunction - on three separate occasions during a recent road trip i experienced a momentary loss of...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while traveling on highway smelled an odor. it was smoke coming from underneath vehicle.*ak...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet corvette. the contact stated that the abs light illuminates intermittently. he took the car...	1 ~ 5000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN standard transmission vehicle will try to go into reverse at high rpms while consumer is driving. contacted dealer and the	1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN there is a total loss in acceleration power due to transmission line not being installed properly. consumer was told this...	1
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes do not fully release. when brakes applied and repleased they stuck and continued to brake. dealer acknowledged problem but	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS defect #1: brakes stick closed at random times. seems related to engine rpm and to deceleration. defect #2: drivers side...	1

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