Complaints
281
Crashes
10
Fires
4
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#143 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:47,579 mi
#229 complaints
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Avg mileage:32,271 mi
#317 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Avg mileage:3,900 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 43 | — | — | 47,579 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 29 | — | — | 32,271 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 17 | — | — | 3,900 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | 1 | — | 61,978 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 15 | — | — | 45,806 mi | |
| WHEELS | 12 | 1 | — | 62,647 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | — | — | 131,714 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 10 | — | — | 58,567 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 8 | 2 | 1 | 44,632 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 7 | — | — | 6,300 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 5 | — | 1 | 7,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 4 | — | — | 31,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | 46,867 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | 1 | — | 58,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 59,500 mi | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 4 | — | — | 61,627 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 29,665 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | 266,667 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 3 | — | — | 34,233 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 16,642 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 | 2 | 1 | 57,584 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 123,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 1 | — | 107,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 2 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | 2 | — | — | 35,500 mi |
STEERING
43
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,579
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,271
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,900
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,978
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,806
WHEELS
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,647
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,714
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,567
STEERING:COLUMN
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
44,632
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,300
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
7,500
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,000
SEAT BELTS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,867
SEATS
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,500
WHEELS:RIM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,627
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,665
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
266,667
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,233
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,642
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
57,584
ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,500
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,500
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,500
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