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2000 Chevrolet Corvette Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 278 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette, most often about the steering (61% of complaints, typically around 36,500 miles). It is 5th of 26 Corvette model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Steering
169 complaints · 61%Half of these problems showed up before 36,500 miles. Parts named most often: column locking, steering wheel/handle bar, column.
Steering column locked up. I was lucky that it was in my garage. I had it towed to the dealer to get it fixed. This is a very frightening problem, what would have happened if I was going 70 MPH on the highway. Ref. In ea02-031
Parked vehicle, returned, inserted key, and steering column locked. Could not turn steering wheel. In the process of having vehicle towed to dealer.
Brakes
30 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, pedals and linkages, power assist.
Anti lock brakes no longer operable on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. General motors aware of multiple occurrences but no longer manufactures the replacement part () ecbm and will not accept any responsibility for remedy.
I read in the newspaper today that the government is taking action against general motors for the ignition key problem. I experienced a similar problem with my Corvette. The engine will shut off while in gear and in motion, disabling power steering, brakes and the ability to move the car out of the way. A message…
Electrical
24 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery, horn.
While backing out steering locked. Vehicle screen indicator read pull key and wait ten seconds. Dealer stated electrical switch needed to be replaced.
In august 07 my 2000 Corvette coupe ebcm failed. The car has only 40,000 miles on it & is only driven on weekends. I am a mechanic by trade. I removed the module & had it rebuilt for $200 since gm quoted me $1300 for a new one. The repairs I made fixed the problem. *updated 12/12/07 the consumer stated the traction…
Fuel system
22 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, fuel injection system.
This vehicle has 30,000 mi. Just started noticing fuel smell coming from right rear side after parking inside my garage. Can't see any leaks on the floor, yet concerning !
While filling my 2000 c5 Corvette with gas, there was a significant fuel leak. Loss of fuel was from the driver side and was noticed gushing out from below the car forming a small pool of gas on the ground. Leaking stopped after about one minute. Fortunately, there was no fire involved. Still trying to figure out how…
Lights
17 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles. Parts named most often: turn signal, hazard flashing warning lights, headlights, brake lights.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. He noticed that whenever he attempts to use the turn signals rather left or right they will not operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an authorized dealer. He states that he also noticed that if he wiggles the hazard light switch then the other turn signals will start to…
The contact owns 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the repairs for recall NHTSA campaign id number 04v060000 (steering) were performed. However, the dealer only reprogrammed the software and failed to replaced the steering wheel lock motor. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was…
Engine
16 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving through a busy intersection at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the engine but later experienced the same failure while driving at a slow speed and making a left turn. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. The mechanic stated the electronic control module needed to be replaced however, the part was…
Stability control
11 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 72,500 miles.
I was driving on a main street this summer at about 40 MPH and put on the brakes and they lock up, my car when sideways at 40 MPH, very lucky know one was hurt!! Went to the dealer to have the car checked out and was told the ebcm was bad and there was no fix for it !!! So now I and I'm sure a lot of others have a…
Warning light indicator came on for service traction system and service active handling system and will not reset. No replacement parts are available and dealer has no fix for this problem other than to remove the fuses associated with these systems.
Transmission
7 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, clutch assembly, driveline.
Recall 04v060000, while reversing at low speeds vehicle stalled. Dealership would not repair the vehicle because the VIN was not included.
The consumer felt that the remedy for the automatic transmission electronic column lock 04v060000 recall is making it easier for the vehicle to be stolen. When the column lock plate is removed only the transmission shifter is locked. The shifter can be easily unlocked, and without the assistance of the steering lock…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Chevrolet Corvette recalls
Steering: anti-theft device
Risk: If this occurs, a crash could occur without warning.
Fix: On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the dealer will disable the steering column lock by removing the column lock plate. When the ignition key is removed, the transmission shifter will lock but the steering column will not lock. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the dealer will reprogram the powertrain control module, perform a dimensional check of the column lock and, if necessary, replace the lock plate. The steering column on these vehicles will continue to lock when the key is removed. Owner notification to owners of 1997 vehicles equipped with automatic tran
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with electronic column lock systems (ecl), when the ignition switch is turned to "lock," the ecl system prevents turning of the steering system. When the vehicle is started, the ecl unlocks the steering system. The vehicle is designed so that if the column fails to unlock when the vehicle is started and the customer tries to drive, the fuel supply will be shut off so that the vehicle cannot move when the vehicle cannot be steered. If voltage at the powertrain control module is low or interrupted, however, the fuel shut off may not occur and the vehicle can be accelerated while the steering system is locked. Also when the control system shows that the ecl is unlocked and the vehicle is being driven, the lock pin location can vary. Depending on the location of the lock plate relative to the switch transition point, there could then be contact between
Seat belts: front
Risk: When the belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the seat belt may be unusable.
Fix: Dealers will install inserts to the belt web guide of each lap belt retractor.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lap belt webbing can twist allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Steering column lockup
Summary
In 2001, general motors (gm) issued customer service campaigns 1044 and 1044a to address a condition where the steering column would fail to unlock during the initial key-in and start-up in certain my 1998-2000 corvette vehicles.however, odi continued to receive complaints concerning steering column lockup on corvette vehicles.as a result, pe02-054 was opened and later upgraded to ea02-031 for my 1997-2001 subject vehicles.odi's analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in vehicles serviced through the campaigns, as well as, failures in my 1997-2003 subject vehicles not included in the campaigns.(note: the manufacturer failure data above is limited to my 1997-2003 vehicles throu
Steering column lockup
Summary
See resume in repository.
Front lap belt malfunction
Summary
Odi opened this ea00-009 on march 16, 2000, to continue analyses begun under preliminary evaluation pe99-076.the alleged defect: lap belt webbing in both seating positions tends to fold over while entering the retractor opening.these folds frequently impede proper webbing retraction.if the retractor has been inadvertently toggled into automatic lock retractor (alr) mode by being extended to its full length, it may fail to reset itself to the normal emergency lock retractor (elr) mode.such a condition has been shown to render the active restraint unusable.conclusion: gm will remedy the alleged defect in 71,569 subject vehicles built prior to august 1999 by adding webbing guide inserts to the
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (169 complaints, typically around 36,500 miles); brakes (30 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); electrical (24 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 9, 2004 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chevrolet Corvette?
- It is 5th of 26 Corvette model years by number of complaints, with 278 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.