2017 Chevrolet Corvette Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette, 7% of its 256 total complaints and the highest share among model years. Two related recalls (25V175000, 19V086000) cover electric power steering assist failure. Median mileage at failure is 8,000.
- Steering complaints
- 18
- 7% of 256
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 8,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden, complete loss of power steering while driving at street speeds, with the dash warning to drive carefully.
- Some report the steering wheel becoming hard to turn or seizing momentarily, then returning to normal after restarting the car or waiting.
- Several owners tie the loss of power steering to simultaneous loss of power brakes, ABS, and traction control with multiple warning lights.
- Multiple complaints describe long delays getting the 19V086000 recall repair done because replacement power steering gear assemblies were unavailable at dealers.
- A few owners report front wheel rubbing or contact when making sharp turns, which dealers labeled a normal condition rather than a defect.
When 2017 Chevrolet Corvette steering complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 12, 2017, latest Sep 20, 2025.
Steering recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette
- NHTSA 25V175000Mar 20, 2025Steering934 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.
- NHTSA 19V086000Feb 7, 2019Steering26,772 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.
Steering complaints by Corvette model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2017 Corvette have?
- NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2017 Corvette, which is 7% of the 256 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette?
- Yes. Two campaigns, 25V175000 and 19V086000, cover electric power steering (EPS) assist failure on the 2017 Corvette, with dealers replacing the power steering gear assembly free of charge.
- At what mileage do steering problems appear on the 2017 Corvette?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on this model year is 8,000 miles.
- Did steering failures on the 2017 Corvette cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this model year's steering complaints shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
- Is steering worse on the 2017 Corvette than other model years?
- Yes. The 2017 Corvette's 7% share of complaints tied to steering is the highest of any Corvette model year listed, compared to 5% in 2016 and 2% in 2018 and 2019.