1998 Chevrolet Corvette engine problems

Filed Dec 13, 2018 · Engine · 48,253 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet corvette. After filling the vehicle with fuel, the contact started the engine, drove three feet, and the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, restarted the vehicle, and drove three more feet before the engine cut off again. The steering column warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 48,253.

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · PA

I have owned my 1998 corvette for two years. The pull key and wait 10 seconds and the service steering column lock errors are crippling me enjoyment of the car. I have installed an lmc5 module last year and the problems will not go away. The recall on the service column lock was performed on the car which removed the actual locking mechanism on the steering column. But the car will not move over two miles per hour with the error message and I have found no fixed that help me. What is gm doing about the horrible horrible problem on their most distinguished car model.... ? All instances happen when first stariting the car no matter how long it has sat. Battery is perfect. I very rarely dive the car, but when I do I have this horrible problem and it is getting worse.

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 86,263 miles · NY

While driving, the steering wheel suddenly locked and the engine shut off. The car was stuck in the roadway. The car was towed to the local dealer, who said a critical recall was never done. Although I am the original owner, I never received a recall notice from gm. The recall, which I later found to possibly affect 120,000 corvettes from 1997 to 2004, was performed according to gm instructions. However, the recall only consisted of removing the steering lock pins. The likelihood of fuel system shut off still existed. The dealer said the gm recall was ineffective, gm was aware that the recall was insufficient, and said the entire mechanism needed to be replaced in order to prevent future recurrence. The replacement was then done at my cost. As a licensed professional engineer I believe the inadequate gm recall remediation is a serious safety defect. I was told by the dealer that the defect usually occurs after 60,000 to 80,000 miles. However, most corvettes are driven well beyond this point. I wrote to gm, but they are not taking this potentially dangerous condition seriously.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Engine · 220,000 miles · CA

I was driving on a freeway and engine/power went down while driving. After stopping in the middle of the fastest lane in the freeway, I was able to restart the engine. This happened 3 times so far while owning this car. I could have been hit by the cars behind me but luckily all 3 times I was fine just unhappy drivers honking me from behind. Since the repair cost might be sky high, I am yet to bring my car to the dealer.

Filed Apr 23, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 71,722 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly with the illumination of the posi traction and ABS warning indicators. The brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to slow down until the gear was shifted into the park position. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering harness and an unknown part related to the front engine was replaced. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to a different dealer where the master computer and alternator were both replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,722.

Filed May 29, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 72,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet corvette. The contact noticed that the oil sending unit displayed non-realistic numbers. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the oil sending unit, the component that indicates the amount of pressure in the vehicle, failed. The mechanic changed the entire oil sending unit, which repaired the issue for 13 months. Through research, the contact found numerous complaints on this vehicle for the identical failure. He believes that a recall should be issued. The vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer for the second time. The failure mileage was 72,000 and current mileage was 84,000. Updated 6/18/09 *cn the consumer also stated there was a problem with the gas guage. Updated 06/22/09.

Filed Aug 5, 2008 · Engine, Seat belts · 120,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet corvette. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the engine shut off. The service column lock warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, there was a malfunction with the passenger and driver's side seat belts. The vehicle has not been taken to an authorized dealer. The contact was displeased to know that his VIN was excluded from the recall that lists this same failure. The recall number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2006 · Engine · LA

The rear welded flanges on the tail pipes on my 1998 corvette both failed on my car causing increased heat and exhaust fumes to be pulled into the passenger compartment.

Filed May 12, 2006 · Engine · 44,000 miles · AZ

Failure of exaust system at welds on flanges.

Filed Sep 9, 2003 · Engine · 26,000 miles · CA

While backing out of the garage engine shut off. Consumer pulled key out of ignition, waited 10 seconds, and tried to restart vehicle. Dashboard lit up, and vehicle would not start. Consumer stated there was investigation ea02031 that explained the exact problem.