Model year record

2005 Chevrolet Corvette

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 722 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V251000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component: Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected: 103,158
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-05-14
Owners notified: 2015-01-02

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination.

Safety risk

The loss of low beam headlamp illumination will decrease the driver's visibility, as well as the vehicle's conspicuity to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct this condition, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 13146. Note: Model year 2008-2013 Chevrolet Corvettes will be covered under customer satisfaction program number 14203 for the same issue.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V172000

Steering: column

Component: Steering: column
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 40,028
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-04-26
Owners notified: 2010-04-30

Defect description

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2004 AND JANUARY 2006 EQUIPPED WITH A TILT AND TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN (RPO N37). IN RARE CASES, REPEATED MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN MAY CAUSE A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION WITHIN THE COLUMN. IF THIS OCCURS, THE MESSAGE, "SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM" WILL APPEAR IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER, AND ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES MAY APPLY, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT.

Safety risk

IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE CHANGE IN VEHICLE MOVEMENT, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V491000

Structure: body: roof and pillars

Component: Structure: body: roof and pillars
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 22,090
Reported to NHTSA: 2009-12-23
Owners notified: 2010-04-21

Defect description

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 CORVETTE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A REMOVABLE ROOF AND MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 CORVETTE Z06 VEHICLES. THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE. IF THERE IS A PARTIAL SEPARATION, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE ONE OR MORE SYMPTOMS, SUCH AS A SNAPPING NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, WIND NOISE, POOR ROOF PANEL FIT, ROOF PANEL MOVEMENT/BOUNCE WHEN A DOOR OR HATCH IS CLOSED, OR A WATER LEAK IN THE HEADLINER.

Safety risk

IF THERE IS A COMPLETE SEPARATION, THE ROOF PANEL MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD STRIKE A FOLLOWING VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN ROOF PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V181000

Structure: body: roof and pillars

Component: Structure: body: roof and pillars
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 30,793
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-05-24
Owners notified: 2006-10-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS, THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE.

Safety risk

IF THERE IS A COMPLETE SEPARATION, THE ROOF PANEL MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE AND IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE FOR POTENTIAL ROOF PANEL-TO- FRAME SEPARATION AND ADD THE SPECIFIED ADHESIVE FOAM OR REPLACE THE ROOF WITH ONE HAVING ADHESIVE FOAM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V455000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component: Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 123,592
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-10-05
Owners notified: 2005-10-14

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V525000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 5,225
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-11-03
Owners notified: 2005-01-18

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH ONE OR BOTH REAR BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES THAT CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH OR BE AFFECTED BY HEAT FROM THE LEFT ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THE LEFT EXHAUST PIPE. THE BRAKE FLUID COULD REACH ELEVATED TEMPERATURES AND BOIL.

Safety risk

IF THE BRAKE FLUID BOILS IN A REAR BRAKE LINE, THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD BE REDUCED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A BRAKE LINE LEAK AND LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. IF ENOUGH FLUID LEAKS FROM THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM SO THAT BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION CAN NO LONGER BUILD PRESSURE TO THE REAR BRAKES. THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE WILL EXPERIENCE LIMITED BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL (1) INSPECT THE LEFT ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLIP FOR PROPER ALIGNMENT AND PLACEMENT ON THE BODY-MOUNTED STUD. IF INCORRECT, THEY WILL REPOSITION THE CLIP ON THE BRAKE LINES AND REINSTALL THE CLIP ON THE STUD; (2) THE DEALER WILL VERIFY THAT BOTH REAR BRAKE LINES HAVE THE PROPER CLEARANCE TO THE LEFT EXHAUST PIPE. THEY WILL REPOSITION THE LINES BY BENDING AS NECESSARY; (3) DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE MACHINING TAB FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING. ALSO, DEALERS ARE TO INSPECT THE BRAKE LINES FOR WEAR IN THESE RELATED AREAS AND REPAIR OR REPLACE IF THERE IS ANY SIGN OF WEAR-THROUGH ON THE NYLON OVERCOATING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 18, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2239 OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	96	50,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	90	40,100 mi
Exterior lighting	84	83,300 mi
Steering	69	48,000 mi
Power train	66	38,000 mi
Air bags	44	35,500 mi
Service brakes	38	62,835 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars	32	6,195 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	20	65,000 mi
Traction control system	17	30,000 mi
Unknown or other	17	26,000 mi
Structure: body	16	46,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	15	26,006 mi
Engine	13	36,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	10	57,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	6	300 mi
Steering: column	6	26,000 mi
Suspension	6	45,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	5	5,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling	5	29,137 mi
Service brakes, electric	5	18,335 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	4	100,480 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	4	56,000 mi
Structure	4	26,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	4	36,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	2	37,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	2	—
Latches/locks/linkages	2	10,973 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	2	12,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	2	30,782 mi
Seats	2	88,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	5,800 mi
Structure: body: door	2	3,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	2	49,500 mi
Visibility	2	26,000 mi
Wheels	2	25,150 mi
Electrical system: ignition	1	2,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)	1	18,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	57,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings	1	20,419 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	1	9,495 mi
Equipment	1	29,137 mi
Interior lighting	1	37,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	1	6,390 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	1	23,335 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	1	27,776 mi
Power train: clutch assembly	1	40,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	70,000 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices	1	3,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid	1	92,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	18 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	18 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	11,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	1	—
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle	1	2,200 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	80,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior	1	37,000 mi

The 2004 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.