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Chevrolet Corvette repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 652 repairs.
Chevrolet Corvette brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
460-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 100 mi | brake line leaking on rear axle |
2017 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
460-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed manual RWD
| 15000 mi | RIght front pads were breaking up and chipping off causing uneven rotor wear. Had rotors machined and replaced pads with dust free upgrade. |
2015 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
460-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 16000 mi | Front rotors replaced due to chatter. Repair included replacing 2 piece rotors with 1 piece rotors per a GM repair bulletin. |
2014 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
460-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed manual RWD
| 8000 mi | squeal when coming to stop returned. Dealer replaced front rotors |
2010 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 38000 mi US $3800 |
Replaced 2 front wheels sensors |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
505-horsepower 7.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 30500 mi US $10 |
Master Cylinder |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 12000 mi US $220 |
I observed (once) a "service active handling" warning light. Technician found codes indicating problems with the steering wheel position sensor, which was replaced under warranty. |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 129000 mi US $16 |
Brake pedal position sensor failed. |
| 131027 mi US $362 |
Factory brake rotors finally wore out. Pads done at same time. |
| 117000 mi US $400 |
Front pads, power brake booster needed to be replaced as well. |
| 4500 mi | Brake squeal under light application of brakes. TSB says it is normal operation so dealers are not supposed to fix, but they did pull pads off and sand them down and applied the lube to the back of the pads to try to alleviate the problem. |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 7000 mi US $1700 |
active handling malfunction |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 25000 mi | Brake position sensor had to be replaced due to interference with Active Handling/Traction Control systems |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 41000 mi US $1000 |
new pads and rotors due to squeal |
2007 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 8000 mi | The active handling is randomly shutting itsself down. |
| 74000 mi US $461 |
Shifter stuck in Park, shifter button will not be depressed unless forcing past lockout. |
| 34000 mi US $1650 |
Traction control was signaling to get service. Sensor clip was not installed properly by other dealer, reinstalled sensor clip |
2007 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 44000 mi | TRACTION CONROL WONT WORK |
| 45000 mi | Stuck in park and to remove the interior trim to remove safety latch from shifter |
2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
505-horsepower 7.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 74344 mi US $565 |
Service Active Handling failure which caused the front left brake to be applied without warning, which sends the car in a sudden left swerve. The Yaw sensor was bad. |
2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 72000 mi US $350 |
traction control acting up for 6th time |
| 75000 mi US $2100 |
11 years and 76,000 miles I needed to have the rotors and break pads changed. 3rd set of new tires |
2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 19000 mi | Had an "active Handling needs service" message. Signed off by dealer as "no repair needed, cleared message." |
2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 29200 mi US $105 |
Message "Service Active Handling" and right front wheel locked up (brake activated). Slow speed in driveway. Fix: Adjust steering wheel harness (too tight)and lubricated connector. Checked other connections. |
| 30000 mi US $73 |
Unusual clunk noise from right front wheel when hitting bumps at slow speed. Tech found right front caliper slides are dry and need lub. |
2002 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 45000 mi US $200 |
Relay on ECBM needed repair |
2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 74000 mi | Warning lights for traction control and ABS were on and these systems definitely not working |
2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 51200 mi US $150 |
code and abs and trac.con light stay on |
2000 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 68000 mi | Replaced vacuum brake booster and replaced all brake fluid with synthetic. |
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