NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 280 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 25 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #5 for number of recalls.
Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 09E025000 · 11 May 2009
Problem: Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Exterior lightingCampaign 09E012000 · 07 Apr 2009
Problem: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Steering — Anti-theft deviceCampaign 04V060000 · 09 Feb 2004
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will install inserts to the belt web guide of each lap belt retractor.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Steering25 · 62%
Service brakes8 · 20%
Fuel/propulsion system6 · 15%
Electronic stability control (esc)3 · 8%
Electrical system2 · 5%
Engine2 · 5%
Hydraulic1 · 2%
Unknown or other1 · 2%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would seize as the vehicle would stall and an error message would illuminate on the instrument panel to remove the key. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where they informed him that they…
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 !
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 contacted. The vehicle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet corvette. When the ignition was in the on position, the steering column locked and the steering wheel failed to move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.