2000 Chevrolet Corvette Problems, Recalls & Reliability
359 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 3 defect investigations. It scores 56/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Steering leads the reports, typically around 39,000 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2000 Chevrolet Corvette sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 1990, 1994–1996, 2010–2016, 2018–2020.
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Where 2000 sits among all Corvette years
What owners report
“Steering column locked and will not unlock. Car cannot be driven and cuts off. Vehicle was parked in the driveway when trying to turn the key and unlock the steering wheel.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Corvette
“While driving at any speed either turn signals will fail to operate. Consumer had the vehicle inspected by a dealership, who was not able to determine the cause of the turn signals being inoperable. Consumer was aware of other corvette owner's that had the same problem.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Corvette
“Brake pedal "sticks" often when applied causing unintended deceleration, activation of active handling system, premature brake wear, rotor warpage, and brake fade.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Corvette
“Electronic braking control module intermittently fails to function giving the error service traction control system\anti-braking system. No parts are available to repair car. Could cause loss of control while braking or steering car.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2000 Corvette
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 212 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 43,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 24,806 and 63,500 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY…
Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY…
Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEMS (ECL), WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED TO "LOCK," THE ECL SYSTEM PREVENTS TURNING OF THE STEERING SYSTEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE ECL UNLOCKS THE STEERING SYSTEM. THE…
Fix: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE DEALER WILL DISABLE THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK BY REMOVING THE COLUMN LOCK PLATE. WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS REMOVED, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER…
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LAP BELT WEBBING CAN TWIST ALLOWING THE WEBBING TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL INSERTS TO THE BELT WEB GUIDE OF EACH LAP BELT RETRACTOR.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 04V060000.
Led to recall campaign 00V111000.
Technical service bulletins
359 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2000 Corvette TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?
The 2000 Chevrolet Corvette drew 359 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 56/100, scored against the model's worst year (2005).
What are the most common 2000 Chevrolet Corvette problems?
The top reported problems for the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette are steering (175 complaints), electrical (43), and brakes & stability (34).
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Corvette problems show up?
Owners most often report 2000 Chevrolet Corvette problems around 43,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 24,806 and 63,500 miles.
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.