Two problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly with the illumination of the posi traction and abs warning indicators. The brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to slow down until the gear was shifted into the park position. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering harness and an unknown part related to the front engine was replaced. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to a different dealer where the master computer and alternator were both replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,722.
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact noticed that the oil sending unit displayed non-realistic numbers. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the oil sending unit, the component that indicates the amount of pressure in the vehicle, failed. The mechanic changed the entire oil sending unit, which repaired the issue for 13 months. Through research, the contact found numerous complaints on this vehicle for the identical failure. He believes that a recall should be issued. The vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer for the second time. The failure mileage was 72,000 and current mileage was 84,000. Updated 6/18/09 the consumer also stated there was a problem with the gas guage. Updated 06/22/09.