1998 Chevrolet Corvette service brakes, hydraulic problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on slick road surfaces, the contact lost control of the vehicle with the service traction control and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact had called several dealers in the Miami area…”
filed Oct 27, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet corvette. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph attempting to engage the brakes, the brake pedal would pulsate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the front brakes and rotors…”
filed Sep 22, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Corvette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Corvette | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Corvette | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Corvette | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 Corvette | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 Corvette | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 Corvette | 20 | 4% |
| 2004 Corvette | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 Corvette | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 Corvette | 9 | 6% |
| 2001 Corvette | 16 | 8% |
| 2000 Corvette | 13 | 5% |
| 1999 Corvette | 8 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.