general problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette

Seven problems related to seats have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Seats problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2013

Both seats move alittle bit while driving.

2 Seats problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2011

1999 chevy Corvette 49000 miles driver side seat bracket is broken. Broke with a 170 lbs driver. No reason no accident. This makes the drivers seat rock back and forth. It is unstable under braking and moves while turning and accelerating. This occurs every time the car is driven.

3 Seats problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2009

1999 c5 Corvette seat frame bracket broken. I have seen on the internet that this is an issue with the seat frame 1997-2004 . The bracket is cast aluminum that is of pour quality. You can see where it was broken for some time. I can't get gm to call me back. If I was hit in the rear this part would fail. This part just happen to fail when is was driving slow when the seat fell down. I hope you can help thanks.

4 Seats problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2008

Rocking seat under acceleration and braking. Can make control more difficult.

5 Seats problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2005

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed the driver seat was loose and would jerk back and forth when he accelerated or applied the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technicians stated there was no recall and the seat bracket needed to be replaced at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

6 Seats problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2004

Drivers seat moves forward on braking and back on acceleration. This is a common complaint on all chev. C5 Corvettes.

7 Seats problem

Failure Date: 08/27/1999

No summary listed for above vehicle.


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