2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,025 miles

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problem #3

Aug 012013

Corvette 8-cyl

  • 21,875 miles
While driving my 2003 Chevy Corvette at highway speeds the "service active handling" and ABS alert came on, no problems with driving or braking were initially noted, system will not reset, and I have noted occasionally while braking the ABS does seems to activate for no apparent reason during normal braking. If I deactivate the traction control the braking issue doesn't seem to be as recurring, but the alerts continue advising to service both systems. Taking the car into my local Chevy dealer for repairs but from my research this appears to be a re-occurring problem with many Corvette owners of various years, potential issues have been cited as the wire harness in the telescoping/tilt steering wheel and/or the electronic braking control module, (ebcm) are faulty. Some have reported serious accidents, however I suspect many have not reported the problem and/or have not experienced it yet because alot of vettes are low mileage. Seems this is a serious consistent problem that would trigger a national recall inorder to prevent future potential accidents.

- Plainfield , IL, USA

problem #2

Sep 042009

Corvette

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. While the contact was driving approximately 50 to 60 mph, an unintended braking engagement occurred without prior warning. The "service active handling" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred intermittently and progressed to whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they were unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA

problem #1

May 022008

Corvette

  • 55,200 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving 45 mph, the service brake light illuminated periodically on the instrument panel. A mechanic stated that the brake pressure modulator valve had a short, which caused the brake control modulator to fail. The current and failure mileages were 55,200.

- Rome, GA, USA