2002 Chevrolet Corvette steering problems
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving 5-10 MPH, the steering wheel locked-up, and the vehicle continued to drive in a circle. The steering column warning light was illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where the contact…”
filed Aug 6, 2025
“Steering wheel is locked after parking it after work. The recall on all other vehicles my year that has been fixed by the factory has a wire ran to the pcm are computer not sure what they are calling it. But the fix will not let the steering wheel lock. And I have watched a lot of youtube videos on…”
filed Sep 7, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEMS (ECL), WHEN…Campaign 04V060000 · Feb 9, 2004
Steering problems in other Corvette years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Corvette | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Corvette | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Corvette | 18 | 7% |
| 2016 Corvette | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 Corvette | 6 | 10% |
| 2013 Corvette | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 Corvette | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 Corvette | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Corvette | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Corvette | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 Corvette | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 Corvette | 22 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.