Something is wrong where it will stall out when you start driving. Soon as I put the car in gear and start rolling forward it dies. And I’ve looked online and it’s quite common.
1999 Chevrolet Corvette: engine stalls while driving
19 of the 308 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 47,950
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 23 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was referred to the local dealer. The contact called a local dealer (apple chevrolet, 8585 159th st, tinley park, il 60487, 866‑399‑5963) and was informed that diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 31,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. While driving 1 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the service column lock indicator illuminated and the "pull key ten seconds" message displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was showing the same symptoms as indicated in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 30,300.
Headlights randomly turn off while driving. This was recalled on many other gm vehicles including the c6 model, but has not been recalled for the same issue on my 1999 c5, which is a low-mileage, always garaged vehicle. There are many other owners with the same issue, and there are certainly other complaints. This is a serious and dangerous safety issue and the recall should be expanded to include this vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that stated that while attempting to drive the vehicle, the service column lock warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering), however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,846.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started and switched into the drive position, the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000. Updated 03/15/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that upon shifting gears in reverse or drive, the vehicle stalled and the anti-theft sensor illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician cleared a computer code as a temporary remedy but the problem persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 54,750.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the service steering warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer however, a technician was contacted who notified the contact of the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v060000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 67,000. Updated 11/21/13
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and attempting to shift into reverse, the steering assist seized and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the failure was caused by a faulty column harness. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id 04v060000 (steering) and the vehicle was repaired under the recall, but the failure recurred three times. The failure mileage was 119,555. The current mileage was 131,010.
1999 corvette pull key wait 10 seconds, column shift lock, fuel system shut off, stalled for the second time, first time 2008, cost me 550.00, this time 3 days ago, stalled again, 2 tow truck bills, chevy garage states this was fixed on recall, what can I do? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated that when driving approximatley 5 MPH, the vehicle would suddenly stall approximately every five feet. The vehicle traveled. The service steering column warning light would illuminate following every instance of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000. Updated 4/4/11 *cn updated 04/06/11
Fuel system, gasoline delivery, computer shuts gas level to empty and the vehicle shuts down while driving.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Engine
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 700-900 RPM buzz moan rattle resonance noise on acceleration
- Check engine light with a P0300 due to 2-4 cylinders misfiring on the same bank of the engine
- Exhaust intermediate pipe available for service
- Vehicle is difficult to fill with fuel or filling station pump shuts off before tank is full
- Roll-out for the gen III small block engines with iridium spark plugs
- Rattle resonance rear of vehicle during acceleration
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette?
19 of 308 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (6%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette?
There are 0 recalls and 23 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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