Corvette (C6)
Data covers 3 NHTSA model names
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Complaints by Engine Code
LS2
6.0L 8-cylView details
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LS3
6.2L 8-cylView details
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LS7
7.0L 8-cylView details
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LA9
2.2L 4-cylView details
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LS9
6.2L 8-cylView details
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L32
3.8L 6-cylView details
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LS1
5.7L 8-cylView details
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LSA
6.2L 8-cylView details
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L26
3.8L 6-cylView details
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LD8
4.6L 8-cylView details
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L37
4.6L 8-cylView details
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L91
1.6L 4-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Corvette, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette
On a used 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the fuel system (841), the electrical system (448) and the exterior lighting (255). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 841 owner complaints on the 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette about the fuel system, all engines combined.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 448 owner complaints on the 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette about the electrical system.
- Check every exterior light, the wipers, the washers, the mirrors and the glass.Safety. NHTSA has 255 owner complaints on the 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette about the exterior lighting.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 222 owner complaints on the 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 220 owner complaints on the 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette about the engine, all engines combined.
Recalls (7)
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.
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 24, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS". THE REAR HATCH HINGES MAY NOT MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN THE SAFETY STANDARD.
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.
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.
ON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS, THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE.
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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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette complaints?
Owners have filed 2,382 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette. The systems they name most often are the fuel system, the electrical system and the exterior.
Is the 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 2,382 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette have?
NHTSA has 2,382 owner complaints on file for the 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls covering some 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Chevrolet Corvette?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the fuel system, the electrical system and the exterior, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Corvette have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 2,382 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.