2012 Chevrolet Corvette: Electronic Stability Control (Esc) complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette that list the electronic stability control (esc) component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11353532 (filed 09/07/2020): “Service active handling system on display. while driving the day before, the car made a very quick motion to the left while driving at 65mph. investigation found the steering wheel sensor pushed out of it's housing and dangling on the steering column shaft under the dash. the powered telescoping …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11051227 (filed 11/29/2017): “The wire to the starter melts out causing the entire charging system to stop working an drains the battery causing the motor to shut off while driving . then no power steering or breaks…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10903490 (filed 09/03/2016): “The car only has 2388 miles. backing straight out the drive way the dash starting displaying service antilock breaks, service traction system, service active handling system. the dash lights from abs and traction stay on and the traction control control button is disabled.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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