1998 Chevrolet Corvette: sudden loss of power

7 of the 399 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 23 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2024
2
2023
1
2022
2
2020
1
2019
1
2017
1
2016
3
2014
4
2013
1
2010
1
2009
5
2008
7
2007
2
2006
4
2005
9
2003
1
2002
3
2001
2
2000
1
1999
1
1998
7
1997
3
1996
2

What owners say

Filed Aug 5, 2021 · Transmission · PA

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 send you bill when I get it. I could have died, caused an accident, been rear ended, it was crazy.

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 41,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The column lock failure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the harness kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2010 · Driver assistance · 99,000 miles · LA

Traction system warning message appears and vehicle goes into reduced power mode.

Filed Aug 30, 2002 · Transmission · NV

Dash display said traction control system inoperative and then 'reduced power mode'. Power dropped to zero, although engine continued to run. We were in the center lane of a crowded freeway and just managed to get to the shoulder. It was extremely dangerous. It happened several more times on the way home. The traction control system was not active (summer, dry, straight road). Disabling the traction control system had no effect. It makes no sense to endanger those on the road by dropping the power to zero for a trivial reason.

Filed May 18, 2000 · Engine · NJ

While driving about 35 MPH, all of a sudden there was a loss of power. Driver was able to pull to the side of the road safely. Vehicle was taken to the dealership for service. Please provide any further information.

Filed Dec 10, 1999 · Engine · TN

While driving down on interstate in the middle of traffic. The information warning system displayed a message that read active handling system was malfunctioning. Ater display message the check engine light came on, then engine lost power. Consumer felt that if systems failed it could lock up the brakes and posible injuries could occur.

Filed Nov 3, 1999 · Steering · NJ

While pulling into a parking lot, driving about 15 MPH the steering wheel locked up and vehicle lost all power. The vehicle was towed to owner's home. The problem was reported to the dealership. The vehicle has not been repaired. Please provide any further information. *ak ref. In ea02-031 cjs