1998 Chevrolet Corvette Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE · data through 07/14/2026

82Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device complaints

20.6%Of all 399 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering:column locking:anti-theft device ranks on this vehicle

STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE82 · 20.6%

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR80 · 20.1%

STEERING37 · 9.3%

SEATS23 · 5.8%

STEERING:COLUMN15 · 3.8%

Share of the 399 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette overview page.

What owners report

“ON AT LEAST 3 OCCASIONS THE STEERING WHEEL ON MY 1998 CORVETTE WOULD NOT UNLOCK AFTER THE CAR WAS CRANKED. AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS OF REMOVING…”NHTSA complaint 749921 — filed 08/06/2001

“WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE STEERING WOULD NOT UNLOCK. CONSUMER UNABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE TO DEALER, WILL HAVE TO BE TOWED. THIS IS THE 3 TIME…”NHTSA complaint 892872 — filed 07/16/2001

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Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette have steering:column locking:anti-theft device problems?

Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device is the most-reported problem area on the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette: 82 of 399 complaints on file (20.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette have in total?

399 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering:column locking:anti-theft device category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.