1998 Chevrolet Corvette transmission problems

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 Dec 29, 2018 · Transmission · 31,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Apr 1, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 90,000 miles · OR

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.

Filed Jun 9, 2016 · Transmission · GA

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.

Filed Nov 13, 2012 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 160,000 miles · TN

The ABS/traction control malfunction and will not enable.

Filed Feb 16, 2003 · Steering, Transmission · 28,594 miles · CO

Steering colum lock up and shifter lock up ref. In ea02-031

Filed Oct 28, 2002 · Steering, Transmission · FL

While driving consumer noticed that engine check light had come on. After taking vehicle in for a diagnosis, consumer was told that a steering wheel position sensor was needed. Steering sensor uncorrelated malfunctioned/sensor shorted-per invoice. Consumer felt that this was a defect becuase vehicle had low mileage, and knew of others with similar problems. Manufacturer was aware and was willing to split the bill 50/50, but consumer felt if dealer didn't cover all charges then further action will be taken. Cost of total repairs was $1256.36. *scc...

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 Mar 15, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway without prior warning and vehicle decelerated to 20mph. He was able to pulll over to shoulder s to prevent an accident dealership mechanic told consumer that vehicle went into leap mode to protect engine. Problem is still exists.

Filed Dec 8, 2000 · Electrical, Seats · TX

1-steering loose and unsafe/2-eng stumbles and dies/3-eng rattles in gear/4-drivers seat loose/5-gas milage dropping/6-all codes errased by themself.