Acceleration complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 10% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% | 2,000 miles |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% | 33,000 miles |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% | 40,000 miles |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% | 20,000 miles |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% | 36,000 miles |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% | 20,000 miles |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% | 8,000 miles |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% | 59,000 miles |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% | 31,000 miles |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% | 73,000 miles |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% | 38,000 miles |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% | 35,000 miles |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% | 55,000 miles |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% | 61,000 miles |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% | 51,000 miles |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% | 106,000 miles |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% | 48,000 miles |
| 1995 | 8 | 25% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I am a long time Corvette owner and have purchased many through the years. I recently purchased a 2008 Corvette Coupe with only 30k miles, one owner vehicle. Unbelievable to me, I have had to spend over $4,000 the past month replacing the ECM and most notably the Fuel Pump, to relieve the constant Fuel Smell, not to mention the rack and pinion steering gear needs to be replaced, with again, only 30k miles on the vehicle, and that part is discontinued. The failure of the ECM almost cost my wife and I our life when we were coming home to [redacted] from [redacted] . The car completely lost all power on the highway and we almost got railed by traffic. Not a good situation to say the least. I almost had a heart attack. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. While attempting to stop at a red light, the vehicle jerked forward and the service traction control/ active handling system indicator illuminated. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was pulled over and restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
I was driving my Corvette at approximately 40 MPH. When coming out of a curve accelerated and the car pulled to the right. When applied brakes pressure it had no affect on steering and stopping the car. The car continued to go to the right in a circle until vehicle hit the guard rail. It appeared that it was in a limp mode the car had a mind of its own through acceleration the transmission and brake controls where in Sync with each other and took over control of vehicle and wouldn't stop the car. I am fortunate that didn't occur on the highway with other vehicles around me, which could have created a catastrophic situation.
When pressing in the clutch to come to a complete stop the clutch peddle remained on the floor and I had to hold down hard on the break peddle to stop and stall the engine. The car was in gear and after stopping I was able to shift into natural (six speed manual transmission). I was grateful this occurred at a low rate of speed and no traffic behind me. I can only imagine what could of happen if the failure occurred while in traffic at a higher rate of speed. The car was towed to a Chevy dealer and the service technician said the clutch master cylinder internal seal was ruptured and needs to be replaced. He also indicated that the slave cylinder May also need to be replaced. This car has less than 12,000 miles.
My car has been broken for over a year now. It has been to the dealership for the main engine wiring harness part number 19115750 which is unique to the 2005 and 2006 corvette. The failure causes several different problem. It keeps the TCM from which is the traction control module which adjust speed and traction to the wheels which is design to help drivers keep their cars under control. Without this system the car will loose traction and can cause it to go off the road. The second issue with the harness is it can put the car limp mode which restricts the speed to under 40mph which if you are driving and trying to excel into traffic this system will come in without notice and put you into a situation where if you are trying to merge or just go when the light changes it will only go like 5 mph causes the cars behind you to run into the rear of your vehicle and when if fail and you are …
My wife was driving our 2005 Corvette on a straight road at about 50 miles per hour when the car suddenly shot off to the left lane towards another vehicle. She lost all control of the vehicle and returned across the two lane road hitting the curb, which was about 6" tall, the car then left the ground and made contact with a guard rail that was two rails high. The impact on the guard rail was at the top about 3' from the ground. Behind the guard rail is a 75' drop to a grocery store parking lot. The car then came back across the road and stopped in the opposite direction traffic. The damage to the vehicle now stands at $20,000.00. She states that it felt as if the front left tire locked up and has no idea what happened from that point on. She was just holding on for dear life. Both air bags deployed and she has had a sore back since the accident. …
I was traveling 70mph on a 4 lane hwy. When suddenly my brakes locked up for a split second causing me to veer into the left lane. I was able to recover quickly, however it could have had serious consequences if another vehicle had been alongside me. The service active handling message appeared on my dash disengaging the active handling and apparently the traction control system. The message stayed on the remainder of the trip. The next day the message was gone apparently resetting itself. Because of the dangerous situation I took the car to the local chev. Dealership (len dudas motors, stevens point, wi) however they were not able to determine the cause. The sensors tested normal and the mechanic theorized the yaw rate sensor bracket was at fault, but he was unable to find a part. During the past week the problem resurfaced 2 more times. …
While driving my 2004 Corvette the active handling message come on at the dash and while driving this causes the brakes to pull the car from one side or the other suddenly and this happens very often. I am afraid this could cause the car to have a serious accident.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Corvette years have acceleration problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2005 (11), 1995 (8), 1998 (7), 2008 (7) and 1999 (5) model years. Acceleration complaints make up 2% of all complaints for the 2005.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Corvette acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for any Chevrolet Corvette model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Corvette acceleration problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 52,000 miles; 53% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the accelerator pedal (5 mentions), followed by the cruise control (3).
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.