Engine
5.7L 8-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 132 of 153 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 46 of 153 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Steering
103 complaint records
"CONSUMER STATES THE STEERING COLUMN IS LOCKED, AS THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *ET..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse steering parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
16 complaint records
"WHILE BACKING UP ENGINE STALLED AND STEERING COLUMN LOCKED. VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK REF. IN EA02-031 *CJS..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Electrical system
13 complaint records
"DEFECTIVE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE CAUSED ENGINE TO DIE/IDLE.ALSO POWER CONTROL MODULE AND ENGINE FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA02031 opened Nov 2002 | closed Mar 2004 | Steering | STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP - led to recall 04V060000 IN 2001, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) ISSUED CUSTOMER SERVICE CAMPAIGNS 1044 AND 1044A TO ADDRESS A CONDITION WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD FAIL TO UNLOCK DURING THE INITIAL KEY-IN AND START-UP IN CERTAIN MY 1998-2000 CORVETTE VEHICLES.HOWEVER, ODI CONTINUED TO... |
| PE02054 opened Jul 2002 | closed Nov 2002 | Steering | STEERING COLUMN LOCKUP SEE RESUME IN REPOSITORY. |
| EA00009 opened Mar 2000 | closed Apr 2000 | Seat Belts | FRONT LAP BELT MALFUNCTION - led to recall 00V111000 ODI OPENED THIS EA00-009 ON MARCH 16, 2000, TO CONTINUE ANALYSES BEGUN UNDER PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE99-076.THE ALLEGED DEFECT: LAP BELT WEBBING IN BOTH SEATING POSITIONS TENDS TO FOLD OVER WHILE ENTERING THE RETRACTOR OPENING.THESE FOLDS FREQUENTLY IMPEDE... |
| PE99076 opened Dec 1999 | closed Mar 2000 | Seat Belts | FRONT LAP BELT MALFUNCTION There is no summary currently available |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V060000 | Steering | 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. | Normally free |
| 00V111000 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LAP BELT WEBBING CAN TWIST ALLOWING THE WEBBING TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE RETRACTOR. | Normally free |
| 97V104000 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELTS IN THESE VEHICLES INCORPORATE AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP. THIS LOOP IS INADEQUATE TO ABSORB THE NECESSARY FORCES THAT CAN BE EXERTED ON IT. | Normally free |
| 97V105000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE A TORN FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT/PUMP SEAL. THIS CAN CAUSE FUEL ODOR AND/OR LEAKAGE AT THE ATTACHMENT LOCATION. | Normally free |
| 97V044000 | Suspension | THE REAR SUSPENSION TIE ROD ASSEMBLY CAN FRACTURE. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004052 2004-02-09 | Steering | 5,132 | On certain vehicles equipped with Electronic Column Lock systems (ECL), when the ignition switch is turned to "Lock", the ECL prevents turning of the steering system. When the vehicle is started, the ECL unlocks the steering system. |
| 2000107 2000-04-17 | Seats And Restraints | 2,228 | Certain vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the lap belt webbing may twist, allowing the webbing to become jammed in the retractor. When the belt webbing becomes jammed in the retractor, the belt may be unuseable. |
| 1997126 1997-06-26 | Fuel System | 94 | THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TORN SEAL BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND SENDING UNIT PUMP. THIS MAY CAUSE A FUEL ODOUR AND/OR LEAKAGE AT THE ATTACHMENT LOCATION. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. |
| 1997127 1997-06-26 | Seats And Restraints | 118 | THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 208 - SEAT BELT INSTALLATIONS. THE SEAT BELTS ON THESE VEHICLES INCORPORATE AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT LOOP THAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED. |
| 1997063 1997-03-26 | Suspension | 36 | THESE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH A REAR SUSPENSION TIE ROD ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE AT THE INBOARD BEARING. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIC6522 Oct 2023 | Steering | This Preliminary Information communicates diagnostic information to dealership techs to assist them in diagnosing either a "Service Column Lock" or a "Pull Key, Wait 10 Seconds" message on the DIC. | |
| 17-NA-073 Feb 2023 | Equipment | This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. | |
| PIP4723F Jan 2022 | Fuel System | This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving... | |
| PIP4723D Jan 2020 | Electrical System | This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving... | |
| PIC4696E Nov 2019 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17NA073 Sep 2019 | Equipment | This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. | |
| PIC4696D Sep 2019 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. | |
| 17NA073 Feb 2019 | Equipment | This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. | |
| PIC4696C May 2018 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. | |
| PIP4723C Sep 2017 | Fuel System | This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving... | |
| 17-NA-073 Mar 2017 | Equipment | This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy. | |
| PIP4723B Feb 2017 | Electrical System | This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving... | |
| 16NA260 Aug 2016 | Equipment | THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS. | |
| PIC4696B Dec 2015 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. | |
| PIC4696A Oct 2015 | Equipment | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. | |
| Recalls Jun 2014 | Equipment | Vehicle Recalls | |
| 05-06-04-035D May 2014 | Fuel System | This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle. | |
| 130089009 Sep 2013 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules | |
| PIC5335A Dec 2012 | Suspension | This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have front and or rear composite springs cracked and/or broken. Technician should use only use J33432-A & J42188 are being used during installation. | |
| PIC-5335-A Dec 2012 | Suspension | CADILLAC/CHEVROLET: FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE FRONT AND/OR REAR, COMPOSITE SPRINGS WOULD CRACK AND/OR BECOME BROKEN. MODELS 2004-2009 XLR; 1997-2013 CORVETTE. *PE | |
| PIC-5391 Nov 2010 | Traction Control System | GM: THE DIAGNOSIS AND PROCEDURE FOR WHEN THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS ON. *RM | |
| PIC-5347A Oct 2010 | Fuel System | GM: THE FUEL GAUGE MAY SHOW EMPTY WHEN THERE IS STILL GAS IN THE TANK. VEHICLES MAY ALSO RUN OUT OF GAS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE AT HALF-FULL. *RM | |
| PIC-5368 Sep 2010 | Service Brakes | CHEVROLET: ABS/TCS LIGHT ON AND DTCS C1225/C0035 AND/OR C1226/C0040 DUE TO AFTERMARKET BRAIDED STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE LINES. *PE | |
| 3144 Jun 2009 | Tires | SLIGHT PULL LEFT OR RIGHT, TIRE WANDER. *TC UPDATED 6/4/10. *PE | |
| 05081 Feb 2006 | Steering | SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT-ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEM. THE COLUMN LOCK MAY FAIL TO UNLOCK THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. *TT | |
| 050310019 Dec 2005 | Suspension | INFORMATION ON RUN FLAT, ZERO PRESSURE OR EXTENDED MOBILITY TIRES (EMT) AND UNIQUE SERVICING TECHNIQUES. *TT | |
| 020730024A Aug 2005 | Power Train | DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT | |
| 050235004 Jul 2005 | Steering | REVISED STEERING COLUMN TURN SIGNAL CANCEL CAM AND STEERING SHAFT UPPER BEARING SPRING REPLACEMENT (MANUAL AND TELESCOPING) PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| 050308004 Apr 2005 | Suspension | REVISED FRONT AND REAR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT STUD NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS. *TT | |
| 030844005B Jan 2005 | Visibility | POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. *TT | |
| 000730022B Dec 2004 | Power Train | A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION. *TT UPDATED *EH | |
| 04006 Nov 2004 | Steering | GMP04-057 - 04006 ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEM. *TT THIS IS A PART 1 OF A 2 PART MESSAGE. *TT | |
| 04006A Nov 2004 | Steering | ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEM. THIS BULLETIN CANCELS AND REPLACES BULLETIN 04006A, ISSUED JULY 2004. *TT | |
| 040731005 Aug 2004 | Power Train | CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE WEAR INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT. *TT | |
| 040605007 Jun 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | EXHAUST INTERMEDIATE PIPE AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. *TT | |
| 04006 Apr 2004 | Steering | THIS MESSAGE IS ANNOUNCING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL NUMBER 04006. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE FIRST PHASE OF THIS RECALL IS 6,505. GM HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, EXIST WITH THE ELECTRONIC COLUMN LOCK SYSTEMS. | |
| 040604031 Apr 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO FILL WITH FUEL OR FILLING STATION PUMP SHUTS OFF BEFORE TANK IS FULL. *EH | |
| 040850005 Mar 2004 | Seats | SEAT BACK TWISTING. *EH | |
| 02122004 Feb 2004 | Steering | A CONDITION IN WHICH THE VEHICLE CAN OPERATE WHEN THE ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN FAILS TO UNLOCK. *TT | |
| 00110A Jan 2004 | Fuel System | FUEL GAUGE/PUMP DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. SIT BULLETIN 1411305. *TT | |
| 01489 Jan 2004 | Fuel System | ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1431. SIT BULLETIN 1401034. *TT | |
| 01657 Jan 2004 | Service Brakes | CLARIFICATION OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)-RELATED OPTION CODES. SIT BULLETIN 1451252. *TT | |
| 01119A Jan 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ROLL-OUT FOR THE GEN III SMALL BLOCK ENGINES WITH IRIDIUM SPARK PLUGS. ALSO INCLUDES 2003/2004 M/L VANS. *TT | |
| 3027 Jan 2004 | Power Train | HARD CLUTCH PEDAL AND/OR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE AFTER SERVICING THE PRESSURE PLATE. *TT | |
| 3020 Jan 2004 | Power Train | 6SP MANUAL TRANSMISSION STUCK IN FOURTH GEAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF FOURTH. *TT | |
| 3032 Jan 2004 | Equipment | LOW OIL, LOW FUEL, OR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR DISPLAYED ON THE HEADS UP DISPLAY. 1997 - 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. *TT | |
| 3118 Jan 2004 | Visibility | WIND NOISE OR WATER LEAK AT TOP OF DOOR GLASS-ADJUSTMENT TIPS. *SC | |
| 01363 Nov 2003 | Power Train | REAR AXLE SIDE COVER OIL LEAK. *TT | |
| 01398 Nov 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | RATTLE RESONANCE REAR OF VEHICLE DURING ACCELERATION. *TT | |
| 01418 Nov 2003 | Visibility | BLOTCHES IN ALL GLASS. SERVICE VME. *TT | |
| 01387A Nov 2003 | Visibility | SERVICE VME INVOLVING BLOTCHES IN ALL GLASS. *TT | |
| 01363A Nov 2003 | Power Train | REAR AXLE SIDE COVER OIL LEAK. *TT | |
| 030420006 Nov 2003 | Power Train | FLUID LEAK AT REAR AXLE. *TT | |
| 030730056 Nov 2003 | Power Train | 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT | |
| 030604060 Oct 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INFORMATION ON NEW SPARK PLUGS AND GAPPING. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING PONTIAC GTO 2004. *TT | |
| 020604022A Oct 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING AND DATA LINE DIAGNOSIS USING J42236A. *TT | |
| 030420005 Sep 2003 | Power Train | RELEASE OF NEW REAR AXLE SEALS. *TT | |
| 030730042 Sep 2003 | Power Train | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AT REAR OF VEHICLE. *TT | |
| 082903 Aug 2003 | Power Train | USING THE CORRECT LOCK TIGHT PRODUCT WHEN SERVICING A REAR AXLE FLUID LEAK FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE COVER. *TT | |
| 082503 Aug 2003 | Power Train | FLUID LEAK FROM THE REAR AXLE SIDE LEFT HAND SIDE. VME MESSAGE. *TT |
Showing 60 of 130 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Drive one straight highway stretch and one slow parking lot.Wander or a shimmy over bumps at speed, and heavy or dropped assist at low speed, are the two faces of this vehicle's steering cluster. A clunk on turn-in points at the linkage.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 5 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
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