Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette

Two problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2005

The rear welded flanges on the tail pipes on my 1998 Corvette both failed on my car causing increased heat and exhaust fumes to be pulled into the passenger compartment.

2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2001

Both exhaust pipes are separated from flange in front of rear axle. Pipes keep muffler off ground. When separate and muffler hits ground, it can damage rear of vehicle, and vehicle in path. Also fumes are leaking from exhaust pipes. Dealer contacted. *akthe inspector at the inpection station informed consumer that this was common in Corvettes with the same body style, and the failure is due to faulty exhaust welds allowing exhaust pipe seperation.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette

Car Stall problems	3
Gasoline Engine problems	3
Engine Exhaust System problems	2
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	2
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	2
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	2
Coolant Leaking problems	1
Engine Cooling System problems	1
Engine Failure problems	1
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	1
Radiator problems	1
Engine Noise problems	1

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