2001 Chevrolet Corvette Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

Most common 2001 Chevrolet Corvette problems

Problem areas named in the 205 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	90
Engine And Engine Cooling	28
Electrical System	26
Fuel System, Gasoline	19
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	18
Wheels	16
Fuel/Propulsion System	11
Seat Belts	9
Structure	9
Exterior Lighting	8

What owners report

2026-10-15, Structure
One of the upper rear control arm brackets partially detached from the chassis while cornering causing the rear wheel to toe out. The cause of the failure is a cold weld. The vehicle is untouched since the incident and available for review. This issue is relatively common on C5 corvettes. Please search "C5 control arm bracket tear" to find many documented instances. As these vehicle shift from being garage queens to performance bargains, the issue will become more visible. My C5 went 100k miles and 20 some years until the cold weld let go.

2026-10-10, Steering
My Corvette was inspected as part of the initial steering lock recall and I was told it was okay, no action was needed. Subsequently, my steering column lock has frozen and the vehicle cannot be moved under its own power. Does the original recall still apply? From what I have seen on the Corvette Forum, this is an ongoing, recurring issue with C5 Corvettes.

2022-06-17, Steering
My steering column lock has failed on my C5 Corvette. I understand that there was a previous recall for this, but I have been the owner of this car since 2001 and was never notified by mail of the recall by GM. When I contact GM, they indicate that the recall is expired and there is nothing that they can do. HELP!!!

2022-02-14, Steering
Chevy / GM recalled over 100,000 Corvettes built between 1997 and 2004 for a steering column lock issue, that renders the car un drivable. The fuel supply cuts off at 2 miles per hour. Many of the dealers did a faulty job fixing the problem, causing it to recur. My 2001 Corvette (with less than 17,000 miles) repeatedly experiences this problem. GM says they will not warrant this known defective design, due to the recall expiring. According to an internet search on “Corvette Steering Column Lock”, there no telling how many unhappy Corvette owners this has created. Need your help getting this $50,000 car back on the road.

2021-12-30, Fuel/Propulsion System
We purchased the car on 12/17/21. I went to Costco on 12/18/21 to get gas. I had a preset amount of $50 to put into the car. When I got to $50 I shut the pump off myself, the tank was not full enough for it to shut off automatically. As I look down on the ground I saw a fluid running out from underneath the car and rolling along the ground. I touched it with my finger and discovered it was gasoline. I put the nozzle back into the holder and I checked underneath the car and saw it was dripping from the drivers side in the area just behind the drivers door. I pulled the car over to the side to inspect it further. By now the gas had stopped dripping. Since the exhaust pipe is right next to the

2001 Chevrolet Corvette questions

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette: Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 205 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (90), Engine And Engine Cooling (28), Electrical System (26).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Chevrolet Corvette has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.