2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
191 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 29 |
| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 25 |
| WHEELS | 22 |
| WHEELS:RIM | 15 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 9 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 7 |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 6 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 3 |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 3 |
Recalls (3)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEMS (ECL), WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED TO "LOCK," THE ECL SYSTEM PREVENTS TURNING OF THE STEERING SYSTEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE ECL UNLOCKS THE STEERING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED SO THAT IF THE COLUMN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES
Recent Complaints
2002 CORVETTE Z06. VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY BUT WHEN I TURNED THE CORNER THE VEHICLE WENT TO FULL THROTTLE BY ITSELF. I MANAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT ONLY AFTER STRIKING A METAL POST. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN VERY BAD IF I WAS AT AN INTERSECTION. *TR
Mileage: 55,000
WHILE DRIVING DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER BECAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT A CURB, AND THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK
Mileage: 33,500
THE STABILIZER BAR AND SUPPORT ARM BROKE, VEHICLE SKIDDED INTO A MUDDY DITCH INTO AN EMBANKMENT. *AK *JB