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2003 Chevrolet Corvette Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette, and owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
85
owner complaints to NHTSA
9 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
19–20
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Anti-theft device (steering)

    NHTSA 04V060000 Reported 126,624 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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 vehicle is designed so that if the column fails to unlock when the vehicle is…

    Remedy: 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 will lock but the…

85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 39,759 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 10 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while reversing from the driveway, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 17, 2026 · Steering

“Vehicle was part of mandatory recall for problems with steering column lock. The same identified and inherent problem happened so that the steering column lock is engaged and will not disengage. GM wa”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 15, 2025 · Steering

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19–20 mpg
City / Highway16–17 / 23–26
FuelPremium
EPA classTwo Seaters
Engine8 cyl, 5.7 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 6-spd

Compare Chevrolet Corvette model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Corvette model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1960 Chevrolet Corvette01
1964 Chevrolet Corvette01
1966 Chevrolet Corvette01
1968 Chevrolet Corvette10
1969 Chevrolet Corvette10
1974 Chevrolet Corvette10
1975 Chevrolet Corvette04
1976 Chevrolet Corvette01
1977 Chevrolet Corvette11
1978 Chevrolet Corvette01
1979 Chevrolet Corvette03
1980 Chevrolet Corvette03
1981 Chevrolet Corvette06
1984 Chevrolet Corvette514
1985 Chevrolet Corvette116
1986 Chevrolet Corvette315
1987 Chevrolet Corvette121
1988 Chevrolet Corvette316
1989 Chevrolet Corvette215
1990 Chevrolet Corvette234
1991 Chevrolet Corvette124
1992 Chevrolet Corvette17
1993 Chevrolet Corvette122
1994 Chevrolet Corvette029
1995 Chevrolet Corvette032
1996 Chevrolet Corvette044
1997 Chevrolet Corvette5153
1998 Chevrolet Corvette2399
1999 Chevrolet Corvette2308
2000 Chevrolet Corvette2278
2001 Chevrolet Corvette1203
2002 Chevrolet Corvette1157
2003 Chevrolet Corvette185
2004 Chevrolet Corvette2217
2005 Chevrolet Corvette6532
2006 Chevrolet Corvette5365
2007 Chevrolet Corvette2341
2008 Chevrolet Corvette0541
2009 Chevrolet Corvette0151
2010 Chevrolet Corvette084
2011 Chevrolet Corvette185
2012 Chevrolet Corvette156
2013 Chevrolet Corvette082
2014 Chevrolet Corvette562
2015 Chevrolet Corvette565
2016 Chevrolet Corvette2104
2017 Chevrolet Corvette4256
2018 Chevrolet Corvette151
2019 Chevrolet Corvette1148
2020 Chevrolet Corvette434
2021 Chevrolet Corvette213
2022 Chevrolet Corvette121
2023 Chevrolet Corvette126
2024 Chevrolet Corvette221
2025 Chevrolet Corvette311

Checking a specific 2003 Chevrolet Corvette

How do I know if my 2003 Chevrolet Corvette has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V060000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.