Known Recalls

Model year record

2007 Chevrolet Corvette

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 440 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 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel/propulsion system10552,000 mi
Power train4631,969 mi
Exterior lighting3685,000 mi
Electrical system3355,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)3036,000 mi
Air bags2636,000 mi
Engine2632,500 mi
Steering1938,125 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1537,000 mi
Service brakes1458,800 mi
Unknown or other1250,000 mi
Structure: body923,888 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars715,000 mi
Traction control system741,000 mi
Suspension435,000 mi
Vehicle speed control415,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights365,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic336,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring298,000 mi
Seat belts: front210,700 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor210,700 mi
Steering: column210,640 mi
Structure27,800 mi
Tires212,033 mi
Visibility/wiper270,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings1—
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)157,021 mi
Engine and engine cooling124,756 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine13,500 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility116,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1121,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump160,100 mi
Power train: automatic transmission11,621 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift144,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly111,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly11,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)112,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission17,800 mi
Seat belts1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light136,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring168,100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads145,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages112,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion130 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle1—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems158,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear13,685 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly122,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer13,500 mi
Wheels18 mi

The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2008 model has about half 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.