2002 Chevrolet Corvette Steering Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 157 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V060000 (STEERING) AND THE CONTACT TOOK THE…”NHTSA complaint 10512540 — filed 05/17/2013
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED…”NHTSA complaint 10458956 — filed 05/18/2012
“PROBLEM WITH:BOB STEELE CHEVROLET 2800 WEST HIGHWAY 520 COCOA, FL 32926 WHAT:2002 CORVETTE [XXX] FACTORY RECALL:ID #51397, STEERING COLUMN LOCKING TIME LINE: 15 DEC 09CALLED…”NHTSA complaint 10448629 — filed 02/21/2012
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette have steering problems?
Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette: 29 of 157 complaints on file (18.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette have in total?
157 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
