Complaints
359
Crashes
18
Fires
0
Injuries
23
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#172 complaints
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
Avg mileage:33,881 mi
Crash-related:3
#264 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:61,780 mi
Crash-related:2
#327 complaints
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device | 72 | 3 | — | 33,881 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 64 | 2 | — | 61,780 mi | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 27 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 19 | — | — | 50,360 mi | |
| Brakes | 17 | 2 | — | 82,375 mi | |
| Steering:Column | 12 | — | — | 29,984 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 11 | — | — | 78,264 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 | — | — | 76,600 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 6 | — | — | 10,756 mi | |
| Fuel System | 6 | 1 | — | 73,914 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 51,400 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 5 | — | — | 39,733 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — |
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
72
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,881
Steering Defects
64
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,780
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
27
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,360
Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,375
Steering:Column
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,984
Electronic Stability Control
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,264
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,600
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,756
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,914
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,400
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,733
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Chevrolet Corvette — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has 359 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device with 72 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette?
Top reported problems: Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device (72 complaints, avg 33,881 mi); Steering Defects (64 complaints, avg 61,780 mi); Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar (27 complaints). 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 2000 Chevrolet Corvette?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 51,211 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette include 18 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 23 injuries, and 0 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 2000 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 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:column locking:anti-theft device) 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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