2005 Chevrolet Corvette problems
Owners have filed 718 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 14.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electronic stability control (ESC) at 12.5%.
Complaints718
Crashes21
Fires9
Injuries14
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 14.1% · 101
Electronic stability control (ESC) 12.5% · 90
Exterior lighting 12.1% · 87
Steering 10.7% · 77
Power train 10.3% · 74
Structure 7.5% · 54
Air bags 6.1% · 44
Service brakes 5.3% · 38
Severity
Of those complaints, 21 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire and 14 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 16 model years of the Chevrolet Corvette in this data, 2005 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 11 in the last three years against 30 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 42,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v251000 (electrical system, exterior lighting). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Electrical system
I presently own a 2005 c6 Corvette. My concern is not one of a safety issue but one of a problem that continues to exist with the car despite numerous tows (6 - 7) to the dealership. The response is there is no problem. My car consistently "dies" or will not crank after sitting for 5 -12 days. There appears to be a blind eye to this problem that should be addressed as I have observed on numerous forums. Electrical system · reported at 1,200 miles
While driving on I 40 in memphis, my 2005 Corvette initiated a warning to "service activew handling". The warnings then indicated a flat tire, and airbag fault, which all cleared. The warnings are erroneous, and can cause the system to react, shutting down traction control, slowing the vehicle and other measures, without warning. The driver door will not open unless emergency open is utilized. Electrical system · reported at 91,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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