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2001 Chevrolet CorvetteProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 205 owner complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2001 Chevrolet Corvette
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.0× the Corvette median · #10 of 40 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20511 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage36kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette has problems

205 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering882
Electrical system254
Engine and engine cooling251
Fuel system, gasoline190
Wheels161
Service brakes, hydraulic160
Fuel/propulsion system110
Seat belts90
Structure80
19 other systems524

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 Chevrolet Corvette recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Mileage at failure

When do steering problems start?

36kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 65 steering complaints. 97% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
23under 30k miles63under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Corvette year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Corvette median. How we score

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  • Caution
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN LOCKUPEA02031 · closed Mar 11, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-060
  2. STEERING COLUMN LOCKUPPE02054 · closed Nov 15, 2002
    No recall
In owners' words

What Corvette owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My Corvette was inspected as part of the initial steering lock recall and I was told it was okay, no action was needed. Subsequently, my steering column lock has frozen and the vehicle cannot be moved under its own power. Does the original recall still apply? From what I have seen on the Corvette…
Complaint 11770329 · Oct 10, 2026
My steering column lock has failed on my C5 Corvette. I understand that there was a previous recall for this, but I have been the owner of this car since 2001 and was never notified by mail of the recall by GM. When I contact GM, they indicate that the recall is expired and there is nothing that…
Complaint 11469740 · Jun 17, 2022
Chevy / GM recalled over 100,000 Corvettes built between 1997 and 2004 for a steering column lock issue, that renders the car un drivable. The fuel supply cuts off at 2 miles per hour. Many of the dealers did a faulty job fixing the problem, causing it to recur. My 2001 Corvette (with less than…
Complaint 11451962 · Feb 14, 2022

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