Complaints
126
Crashes
23
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#125 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:54,540 mi
Crash-related:4
#211 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:36,903 mi
Crash-related:2
#310 complaints
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Avg mileage:63,324 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 25 | 4 | — | 54,540 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 2 | — | 36,903 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 10 | 1 | — | 63,324 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 56,274 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 7 | 2 | — | 28,633 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 2 | — | 30,831 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 1 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 48,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 1 | — | 40,972 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 233 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 2 | — | 68,400 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 49,025 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 91,083 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 38,162 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 27,859 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 5,250 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2 | 2 | — | 34,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 1 | — | 56,592 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 16,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 34,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 13,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 8,400 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 34,547 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 42,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 30,089 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 15,900 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE | 1 | — | — | 16,117 mi |
STEERING
25
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,540
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,903
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,324
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,274
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,633
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,831
POWER TRAIN
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,000
SERVICE BRAKES
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,500
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,972
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
233
SEAT BELTS
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,400
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,025
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,083
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,162
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,859
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,250
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,592
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,500
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,400
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,547
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,000
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,089
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,900
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,117
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