Chevrolet Corvette Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 247 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Chevrolet Corvette across 18 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (90). The words owners use most often: “active handling” (65% of reports).
- 247electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 17mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Active handling: mentioned in 161 of 247 complaints (65%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 61 of 247 complaints (25%)
- Front brake: mentioned in 18 of 247 complaints (7%)
- Wheel position sensor: mentioned in 13 of 247 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 234 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 247 complaints, 17 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury.
Chevrolet Corvette electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Corvette | 3 | 1% | 2,700 |
| 2014 Corvette | 4 | 6% | 20,000 |
| 2013 Corvette | 1 | 1% | 24,000 |
| 2012 Corvette | 5 | 9% | 44,000 |
| 2011 Corvette | 5 | 6% | 10,700 |
| 2010 Corvette | 2 | 2% | 4,350 |
| 2009 Corvette | 4 | 3% | 3,260 |
| 2008 Corvette | 16 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2007 Corvette | 30 | 9% | 37,063 |
| 2006 Corvette | 37 | 10% | 24,000 |
| 2005 Corvette | 90 | 17% | 40,443 |
| 2004 Corvette | 8 | 4% | 57,240 |
| 2003 Corvette | 10 | 12% | 40,000 |
| 2002 Corvette | 7 | 4% | 97,300 |
| 2001 Corvette | 3 | 1% | 37,000 |
| 2000 Corvette | 11 | 4% | 72,500 |
| 1999 Corvette | 9 | 3% | 67,904 |
| 1998 Corvette | 2 | 1% | 68,400 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the Chevrolet Corvette. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On october 10, 2020. I was drag racing my 2008 corvette (that i drive daily on the public roads) at the local track as i have been all this season and part of last year's too after acquiring the car mid 2019. I have been drag racing for the better part of 40 years. I am saying this to alleviate any…
Service active handling system warning has been on now for better than three weeks. While the car is in motion.
Service vehicle active handling system warning is on in vehicle. After reading online that the brakes can activate on their own without brake lights i no longer feel safe driving the car. A case number hase been generated with gm customer service.
Service active handling system on display. While driving the day before, the car made a very quick motion to the left while driving at 65mph. Investigation found the steering wheel sensor pushed out of it's housing and dangling on the steering column shaft under the dash. The powered telescoping…
After filling tank with gasoline there is a leak. The fumes from the leak are very strong in my garage, requiring me to ventilate the area to prevent an explosion. I do not overfill. The auto-turnoff at the pump won't allow that. Apparently the leak is where the two tanks are connected.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Corvettes have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 247 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Chevrolet Corvette. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Corvette electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Chevrolet Corvette?
The most frequent phrase is “active handling”, in 161 of 247 complaints, followed by “traction control” (61).
Other Chevrolet Corvette problems
- Steering problems (1,094)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (914)
- Wheels problems (553)
- Electrical System problems (475)
- Power Train problems (362)
- Exterior Lighting problems (301)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (221)
- Structure problems (211)
See all Chevrolet Corvette problems.