Model year
2005 Chevrolet Corvette
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 532 complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 5 complaints under CORVETTE Z06. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (95), ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) (90), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (83). NHTSA lists 4 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 278 complaints
- 2001 205 complaints
- 2002 157 complaints
- 2003 85 complaints
- 2004 217 complaints
- 2005 532 complaints
- 2006 365 complaints
- 2007 341 complaints
- 2008 541 complaints
- 2009 151 complaints
- 2010 84 complaints
- 2011 85 complaints
- 2012 56 complaints
- 2013 82 complaints
- 2014 63 complaints
- 2015 65 complaints
- 2016 104 complaints
- 2017 257 complaints
- 2018 51 complaints
- 2019 148 complaints
- 2020 34 complaints
- 2021 13 complaints
- 2022 21 complaints
- 2023 26 complaints
- 2024 21 complaints
- 2025 11 complaints
- 2026 3 complaints
- 2027 1 complaints
Recalls
14V251000 · May 14, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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…
10V172000 · Apr 26, 2010
STEERING:COLUMN
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…
09V491000 · Dec 23, 2009
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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…
06V181000 · May 24, 2006
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
ON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS, THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE.
05V455000 · Oct 5, 2005
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
04V525000 · Nov 3, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Complaints
532 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 11, fire flag on 6, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CORVETTE Z06 | 0 | 5 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE08056 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MALFUNCTION · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | Sep 17, 2008 | Jan 14, 2009 |
| EA09002 | Electronic Stability Control · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | Jan 14, 2009 | May 11, 2010 |
| PE13013 | Loss of Low Beam Headlights · EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | May 6, 2013 | Aug 26, 2013 |
| EA13007 | Simultaneous Loss of Low-Beam Headlights · EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Aug 23, 2013 | Jun 24, 2014 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvette · 6L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Corvette · 6L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2005 Chevrolet Corvette at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.