Complaints
389
Crashes
19
Fires
3
Injuries
15
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#175 complaints
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Crash-related:3
#267 complaints
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
Avg mileage:48,493 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#353 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:52,270 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 75 | 3 | — | — | |
| Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device | 67 | 3 | 1 | 48,493 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 53 | 1 | — | 52,270 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | 1 | — | 47,671 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 10 | 1 | — | 42,761 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | — | — | 64,200 mi | |
| Steering:Column | 10 | 1 | — | 28,194 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 9 | — | — | 69,676 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | — | — | 84,860 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 53,630 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 2 | — | — | — |
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
75
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
67
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
48,493
Steering Defects
53
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,270
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,671
Seat-Related Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,761
Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,200
Steering:Column
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,194
Electronic Stability Control
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,676
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,860
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,630
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Chevrolet Corvette — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Chevrolet Corvette has 389 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar with 75 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette?
Top reported problems: Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar (75 complaints); Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device (67 complaints, avg 48,493 mi); Steering Defects (53 complaints, avg 52,270 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 51,280 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette include 19 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (steering: steering wheel/handle bar) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Corvette reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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