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Expensive Chevrolet Corvette repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 60 repairs.
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Chevrolet Corvette repair cost distribution

$2500+ (25%)

$1000 - $2499 (75%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

460-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

3900 mi

US $4200
4 bent wheels. Normal driving on normal roads. No pot holes involved. Manufacturer covered under warranty but with same wheels that have been proven to repeat damage. Known problem with 2 models of this vehicle. Replaced with after market wheels 

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2015 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

460-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

39000 mi

US $1000
Tire replacement 

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2015 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

460-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed manual RWD

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2014 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

460-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

33000 mi

US $4500
Replaced torque tube. 

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2012 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

48325 mi

US $775
REPLACED BLOWER MOTOR FOR HVAC 
666552 mi

US $2511
AC COMPRESSOR REPLACED, FAN AND CONNECTOR REPLACED 

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2011 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible

436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

7700 mi

US $1074
Message "Service Ride Control". RR level ride sensor is broken, replace sensor. Oil dripping from magnetic RR shock. Replace shock. Covered under warranty. Oil dripping from magnetic RR shock. Replace. Rear axle boot leaking grease, outboard. Discovered chip in RR outer CV boot. Covered by warranty. 
18000 mi

US $600
Power top would begin to retract, then stop and go no further and would not come back down. A motor(?) was found to be defective in the top system. 
25000 mi

US $400
Convertible top would not go all the way down, and then would not go all the way up. A loud motor noise was always present except when the top was half-way up/down. Motor replaced. 
25000 mi

US $190
Old battery with permanent failure. 

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2010 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

38000 mi

US $3800
Replaced plugs and plug wires. Replaced intake gasket.  Replaced broken shifter cable Replaced 2 front wheels sensors 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

505-horsepower 7.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

31000 mi

US $2000
Worn valve guides, requiring cylinder head service, including new exhaust valves, new guides, and valve job. 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

64685 mi

US $103
Struts for hood showing signs of weakening. Replaced two hood struts and two rear hatch struts 
65197 mi

US $847
Replaced passenger window regulator 
68472 mi

US $1363
Replaced water pump due to seal leakage 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

36200 mi

US $2500
Oil Pump died... 
7000 mi

US $1700
active handling malfunction 

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible

430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

41000 mi

US $1100
leaking oil pan 

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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 needed new shocks because car felt unsafe when it hit bumps 

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2007 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

34000 mi

US $1650
Noise in right front when turning - replaced hub bearing Traction control was signaling to get service. Sensor clip was not installed properly by other dealer, reinstalled sensor clip Removable roof squeaked when warm or sudden temperature change. Replaced clamps and latches with new version from factory. Sway bar end liks were making noise, replaced. 
54300 mi

US $113
The seat adjustment stopped working when I moved the seat fully forward 

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2007 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

7000 mi

US $1000
replace heater core 
41200 mi

US $1000
Harmonic balancer came off. Replaced it with ATI unit. 
50700 mi

US $1850
Bad throw out bearing. Also replaced clutch while we were in there. 
54000 mi

US $350
Noise coming from left rear wheel bearing. Replaced bearing. 
59000 mi

US $100
belt tensioner broke 
59000 mi

US $650
power steering leak. 
61800 mi

US $310
alternator failed and was replaced. 
35000 mi

US $1500
Water pump seals broken, needed to replace entire pump. Also replaced battery and some other stuff. 

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2007 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

19200 mi

US $1500
replaced left rear axle, serviced transmission and differential. 
43400 mi

$3000
Compressor broken 
45000 mi

US $15500
Defective anti-drainback valve in fuel pump. Led to extended crank. Replaced driver side fuel pump. Checked driver side fuel tank for cracks at neck which has been a problem with older C6's. Tank checked out fine. 

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2007 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

49200 mi

US $1200
harmonic balancer needed to be replaced 
54000 mi

US $800
Window would not go all the way up or down. 

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2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

15300 mi

US $1045
Replace water pump,Flush system,replace belts,Add new coolant 
141845 mi

US $1150
Starter failed 
28520 mi

C $199
Left tire pressure sensor replaced 
39060 mi

C $1200
Balancer and belts. Dealer reported the replacement is better designed part; that Balancer part is the only one they have noticed tends to occur in C6. 
70500 mi

US $900
Change engine belts and one pulley and waterpump 
73000 mi

US $300
battery 
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 

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2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

25900 mi

US $1100
Main oil seal 
55000 mi

US $3600
Went in for 3.90 gearing upgrade. First mechanic botched the job. Had to get another mechanic to fix it. 

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2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

30200 mi

US $695
Water Pump was "weeping fluid." Discovered at oil change. Parts ordered and will install on 10May11. $695. Convertible top 3d bow BROKE off, clips missing, part appears to be made of plastic. Ordered the part waiting for it to come in. 
31300 mi

US $150
Bow was replaced by upholsterer. Charged 100. 
32000 mi

US $1000
Bolt backed out of harmonic balancer Bolt backed out of crankcase pulley. Caused horrible bolt rattling around noise. Made belt squeal. Would quiet down after warm-up. Took two trips to 2 dealers to get it fixed. $1000 not covered under extended service contract. i mo. out 
39000 mi

US $1600
Had oil seal leaks. Claimed it was under my harmonic balancer which needed to be replaced because of oil leak. 

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2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

64000 mi

US $1447
Water pump was leaking. 
68300 mi

US $1300
Clutch replaced, was wearing out. 
18000 mi

US $250
battery shorted out had to tow into dealership and replace it. 
22000 mi

US $1400
drivers door lock failed, manual hatch lock failed 
22000 mi

US $248
Battery shorted out, second time since I have had the vehicle 

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2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

4340 mi

C $1700
Shifter cable broke. In shop for two weeks waiting on new part from the factory. 
91000 mi

US $1200
Head gasket replaced Magnetic Selective Shock Leaking and non functional 

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2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Coupe

350-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

89500 mi

US $1300
Replaced both rear tie-rod ends. Replaced leaking radiator, leaking water pump, and harmonic balancer. 
90000 mi

US $350
Replaced HVAC control head unit. 
91000 mi

US $200
Heater core replaced, a/c system recharged as part of service. 

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2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible

350-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

46400 mi

US $1120
replaced noisy window regulators in both doors 
49000 mi

US $1200
Replaced the gasket in the upper oil pan. 
50000 mi

US $150
Upper oil pan leak. Replaced gaskets 
58 mi

US $700
Replace harmonic balancer Replace front crankshaft seal 

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2003 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD

57000 mi

US $4000
The clutch failed, leaving me stranded. It then snowballed to more "unnecessary" modifications 

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2003 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Coupe

405-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD

29000 mi

US $1357
Rear main seal was leaking oil. Transmission and rear transaxle were dropped to replace. Replaced fluid in both, also replaced transaxle seals. 

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2002 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Coupe

350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD

38000 mi

US $561
Column lock 
35000 mi

US $1000
Replaced fuel cell and sensor 
48700 mi

US $800
Front leaf spring cracked 

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2001 Chevrolet Corvette

Engine not specified

51000 mi

US $1500
Transmission 

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2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD

50000 mi

US $1200
Harmonic balancer replaced. Common problem for model. 
56500 mi

US $1900
Ignition module failure & replacement. Also had tires replaced with new tires 

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2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

350-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

84800 mi

US $1200
The steering rack started leaking. A rebuilt rack was ordered and installed 

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2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Coupe

385-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD

67600 mi

US $2000
Replace worn flywheel,clutch disc pressure plate throw out bearing. 
69000 mi

US $1750
Clutch pedal would stay on floor during shifts at high RPM. Replace clutch disc. flywheel, slave cylinder throw-out bearing. 

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1995 Chevrolet Corvette 2-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

13000 mi

US $1250
Opti-spark died due to defective water pump seal. 
13500 mi

US $450
Dealer replaced opti-spark but did not replace the water pump which was ready to go out. The water pump let go and took out the brand new opti-spark. 
13750 mi

US $225
Dealer installed new water pump and another opti-spark that the old pump took out (dealer should have replaced the pump when he replaced the opti-spark). Also, when the first opti-spark was replaced with the old failing pump, the technician pinched off the vacuum tube (that vents the opti-spark), so when the water pump stared leaking it immediately took out the new opti-spark. This was fixed by the owner....me! 

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1990 Chevrolet Corvette

Engine not specified

79000 mi

US $1098
new compresor 

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