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2004 Chevrolet Corvette Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

26Steering complaints
12%Of all 217 complaints
#3Most-reported category

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

STEERING26 · 12%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY12 · 5.5%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)8 · 3.7%

Share of the 217 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10424469 — filed 09/09/2011
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…”NHTSA complaint 10373141 — filed 12/28/2010
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO "DRIVE" THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED WITHOUT…”NHTSA complaint 10361244 — filed 10/19/2010

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Steering complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette: 26 of 217 complaints on file (12%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette have in total?

217 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 2 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.

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.