2016 Chevrolet Corvette: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11702924 (filed 12/04/2025): “Experiencing sudden loss of power steering while driving - unsafe condition. experiencing sudden loss of electric power steering assist while driving. loss of power steering persists until ignition recycling (stop, put car in park, turn ignition off, turn ignition back on), which seems to clear i…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11702949 (filed 12/04/2025): “Experiencing sudden loss of power steering while driving - unsafe condition. experiencing sudden loss of electric power steering assist while driving. loss of power steering persists until ignition recycling (stop, put car in park, turn ignition off, turn ignition back on), which seems to clear i…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11693203 (filed 10/13/2025): “I would be driving and get a notification in the panel that says power steering is out and to drive with care. it is extremely difficult to drive my vehicle, with no power steering. i would just be driving, and i would get the notification that power steering is out. the problem has been recently…”
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: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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