2000 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Corvette years
- Far more complaints than other years 7th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 278 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. That ranks 7th out of 31 Corvette model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (169 complaints, 61%), typically at around 36,600 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 12 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
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- 278owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 169 | 61% | 36,600 | “steering column” (57%) | $1,150 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 9% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 6% | 36,911 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 6% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 5% | 33,986 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 11 | 4% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 4% | 18,244 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 9 | 3% | 12,695 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 3% | 14,576 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 3% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 2% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 2% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 2% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 2% | 5,090 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 2% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 1% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | 54,011 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 1% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | 30,030 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 1% | 48,321 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Chevrolet Corvette recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Problem: 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 the lock plate and pin causing the steering to lock while driving .
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 transmissions began on april 26, 2004. Owners of 1998 through 2004 vehicles (except 1997-1998 manual transmission vehicles) will be notified beginning on august 2, 2004. The remaining owners (1997-1998 manual transmission vehicles) will be notified later in 2004, when parts are available. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
Seat belts:front
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lap belt webbing can twist allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steering column lockup (EA02031) — opened Nov 15, 2002, closed Mar 11, 2004, led to recall 04V060000.
- Steering column lockup (PE02054) — opened Jul 1, 2002, closed Nov 15, 2002.
- Front lap belt malfunction (EA00009) — opened Mar 16, 2000, closed Apr 18, 2000, led to recall 00V111000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the steering column of my 2000 Chevrolet Corvette, VIN [XXX]. The vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission. The vehicle displays âSERVICE COLUMN LOCK.â The engine will start, but the steering wheel remains physically locked and the…
The contact owned a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized, with the steering column warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and became aware that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The dealer was…
Fuel leaks from car when filled more than 5/8 full.
The Electronic Column Lock System (ECLS) failed. Car was recalled for this problem twice (2004 and 2006) My car was only included in 2004 recall, not the 2006 recall My car currently has 15,524 miles for an average of 675miles per year At time of 2004 recall my car had approx 2700 miles At time of…
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while reversing, the steering wheel became firm. The contact turned off the vehicle and moved the steering wheel side to side at the same time while restarting the vehicle, and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was…
Other Chevrolet Corvette years
← 1999 Corvette · 2001 Corvette →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corvette | 11 | 3 |
| 2024 Corvette | 21 | 2 |
| 2023 Corvette | 26 | 1 |
| 2022 Corvette | 21 | 1 |
| 2021 Corvette | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 Corvette | 34 | 4 |
| 2019 Corvette | 148 | 1 |
| 2018 Corvette | 51 | 1 |
| 2017 Corvette | 256 | 4 |
| 2016 Corvette | 104 | 2 |
| 2015 Corvette | 65 | 5 |
| 2014 Corvette | 63 | 5 |
| 2013 Corvette | 82 | 0 |
| 2012 Corvette | 56 | 1 |
| 2011 Corvette | 85 | 1 |
| 2010 Corvette | 84 | 0 |
| 2009 Corvette | 151 | 0 |
| 2008 Corvette | 541 | 0 |
| 2007 Corvette | 341 | 2 |
| 2006 Corvette | 365 | 5 |
| 2005 Corvette | 532 | 6 |
| 2004 Corvette | 217 | 2 |
| 2003 Corvette | 85 | 1 |
| 2002 Corvette | 157 | 1 |
| 2001 Corvette | 204 | 1 |
| 2000 | 278 | 2 |
| 1999 Corvette | 308 | 2 |
| 1998 Corvette | 399 | 2 |
| 1997 Corvette | 153 | 5 |
| 1996 Corvette | 44 | 0 |
| 1995 Corvette | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 169 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Corvette model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.