Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chevrolet Corvette owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Attempting to enter an expressway entrance ramp, I accelerated the vehicle to avoid a car closing rapidly from behind. The car was heading straight and I made no steering input to the the rear end abruptly moved to the right and I was unable to countersteer sufficiently to avoid hitting a vehicle in the lane to my right. This initial collision caused further loss of control within my vehicle and the other vehicle, and we collided a second time.
Ebcm failure resulting in loss of anti skid system, active handling system and traction control system. This is a serious safety issue which directly impacts the braking system and steering. Apparently it's a common failure and GM has stopped manufacturing of the needed modules. The result is that hundreds of thousands of this type of vehicle are either unsafe now or will become unsafe without any warning.
Traction control/active handling malfunction. "service traction control" & "service active handling" messages started shown in dic. From numerous web forums, it's common problem in 2005-2008 Corvette. Many drivers experienced their brake locked up at high speed. It didn't occur to my car (just messages), but it could potentially fatal issue. Yet, GM hasn't issues recall to fix this problem.
Causes the brake lights to illuminate without the brake pedal being pushed; the brake lights to not illuminate when the pedal is pushed; difficulty disengaging the cruise control; moving the gear shifter out of the 'park' position without pushing the brake; and disablement of crash avoidance features such as traction control, electronic stability control, and panic braking assist features
While driving in heavy traffic, the steering wheel popped out and dropped into my lap. Seems as if entire steering column fell, as well as spring loaded action of actual steering wheel. I was able to lift up and apply pressure forward onto steering wheel to regain control of steering, but had to hold wheel in place.
Service vehicle active handling system warning is on in vehicle. After reading online that the brakes can activate on their own without brake lights I no longer feel safe driving the car. A case number hase been generated with GM customer service.
While driving the Corvette, the engine shut down with no notice. The dash indicated the vehicle had entered accessory mode. Power steering, power brakes and engine power were completely gone. Within a few seconds, the dic went from 'accessory mode' to 'shift into park'. In order to do so, I had to coast to a safe place. Once I got to a spot where I could move off the road, I shifted to park and restarted the car. It then drove on as usual, but there was no check engine light or other indicator. This happened only once this day, however occurred three additional times within 10 miles on the 23rd of July. I contacted a GM service technician who works at a Chevrolet dealership and he checked for any service bulletins or recalls. There were none for the Corvette. I searched the internet, and Corvette forum (I am a 10 year forum member). …
My car is a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette the exact same thing that is detail on one of your current recalls happened to me and now the dealer does not want to fix it because it is not the year the recall is this is the recall im referring to: vehicle make / model: model year(s): Chevrolet / Corvette 2005-2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NHTSA campaign id number: 10V172000 summary: GM is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette passenger cars manufactured between March 2004 and January 2006 equipped with a tilt and telescoping steering column (rpo n37). In rare cases, repeated movement of the steering column May cause a signal interruption within the column. …
Just bought a new 2007 Corvette. Vehicle "skips sideways" at moderate speeds (30 MPH) on rough roads. This is a know GM manufacture defect that was completely fixed in the 2008 Corvette. Experienced the "skip sideways" on the way home from the Chevrolet dealer. Vehicle had 26 miles on it when purchased and now has 37 miles on it. I got online to the "Corvette forum" and was immediately referred to the sep 07 car and driver magazine article specifically addressing this issue. The professional drivers in the article rate the 2007 Corvette steering as "unsatisfactory" and "makes the drivers understandably nervous". I feel that the steering is "unsafe" in the 2007 Corvette. GM has "made huge improvements in the Chevy's handling" and has completely redesigned the steering in the 2008 Corvette. …
We have a 2007 c6, 3 lt with only 9,400 miles.its over 3 years old so its out of warranty. We were driving in the mountains and heard a clunk and something fall within the steering column. We noticed the steering wheel got loose and was sort of sagging down. Got home and pulled the lower kick panel loose and found a pivot pin that goes in the left side of the tilt part of the steering column. When I pulled the covers off the steering column, I found the other pin about to fall out. I reinstalled them and everything seems to be okay now. Scary thought to be driving in the mountains, especially colorado mountains, to think the steering wheel would fall off in your lap. I put the pins in 2 times the last time I put loctite on them. It has lasted about 7000 miles. Now the are lose again.
Steering complaints in other Corvette years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette, 6% of the model year's 341 complaints. The component named most often is column (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Corvette steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 38,000 miles, and 29% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to steering problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.