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2005 Chevrolet Corvette repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

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

Other (7%)

Chart based on 45 repairs.
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2005 Chevrolet Corvette repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Chevrolet Corvette in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
May 2017

67000 mi

US $70
Received "Service Column Lock" error when attempting to start the car. Could replace column lock for $1,200, or bypass it with $70 mod and 1 hour of time. Highly recommend the mod since the Column Lock was removed on future year corvettes 
Chevrolet Corvette in California, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2015
Nov 2014

64000 mi

US $1447
Water pump was leaking. 
Apr 2015

68300 mi

US $1300
Clutch replaced, was wearing out. 
Chevrolet Corvette in Arizona, United States
Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
Nov 2015

24100 mi

US $154
at about 26,000 one morning my car did not start...the battery was dead and no longer good. I took my vette to O'Reilly and they changed it for me. 
Chevrolet Corvette in Texas, United States
Jun 2007 - Mar 2018
Sep 2007

5330 mi
Auto climate control not functioning. Air vent direction not functioning. Replaced air vent actuator. 
Jun 2017

16000 mi

US $145
Battery not charging 
Chevrolet Corvette in Arizona, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2016
Sep 2011

18000 mi

US $250
battery shorted out had to tow into dealership and replace it. 
Dec 2014

22000 mi

US $1400
drivers door lock failed, manual hatch lock failed 
Mar 2015

22000 mi

US $248
Battery shorted out, second time since I have had the vehicle 
Chevrolet Corvette in Texas, United States
May 2012 - Apr 2014
Nov 2012

44000 mi

US $40
Check engine light reported P0449 code. Replaced EVAP solenoid located right rear underneath car 
Oct 2013

45000 mi

US $150
Freon leaking from condenser. Ssh needs to removed 
Chevrolet Corvette in Texas, United States
Jun 2009 - Jan 2022
May 2009

14500 mi

US $10
Daytime running light bulb replacement 
Jun 2009

15500 mi

US $20
External rear hatch access button replacement 
Jul 2009

16000 mi

US $10
Had an "active Handling needs service" message. Signed off by dealer as "no repair needed, cleared message." Daytime running light bulb replacement 
Aug 2009

20000 mi

US $10
DRL failed after a few thousand miles from last replacement. 

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2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Corvette in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

4340 mi

C $1700
Shifter cable broke. In shop for two weeks waiting on new part from the factory. 
Chevrolet Corvette in Florida, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2016
Oct 2014

34500 mi

US $576
Auto Transmission locked in reverse, gear change cable defective... Cable replaced... Total cost with towing and rental $ 755 
Chevrolet Corvette in Georgia, United States
Nov 2013 - Mar 2014
Nov 2013

91000 mi

US $1200
Head gasket replaced Magnetic Selective Shock Leaking and non functional 
Chevrolet Corvette in Florida, United States
May 2011 - Apr 2015
May 2013

28000 mi

US $400
Replaced leaking water pump. Replaced leaking water pump. 
Oct 2013

30200 mi

US $180
Fuel door latch spring failure. Actuator still working, must replace entire assembly to keep the furl door closed. Dealer wanted $240. 
May 2014

32300 mi

US $170
New battery. 
Apr 2015

34000 mi
Fuel door latch spring failure. 
Chevrolet Corvette in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2018
Jun 2010

46000 mi

US $21
The gas cap did not seal causing the MIL light to go on. I had received a letter from GM two years ago informing me that they would reimburse me for the cost of a new gasoline cap. I replaced the cap at a cost of $ 21. 
Chevrolet Corvette in Connecticut, United States
May 2010 - Feb 2012
Jun 2010

4000 mi

US $600
Rear differential creaking crunching noise. Car needed to have additive added to rear differential.  Front tie rod end bushings replaced. Slightly loose. New clips on driver door to keep inside panel attached to door. 
Jul 2010

4500 mi

US $600
Power telescoping steering wheel switch burned out. 
Sep 2010

6000 mi

US $200
Repaired radio static. 

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2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Chevrolet Corvette in Kentucky, United States
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
Feb 2018

40000 mi

US $848
Harmonic balancer replaced 
Mar 2018

41000 mi

US $100
Replaced leaking seal on differential at drive axels. Only passenger side was leaking but replaced both sides anyway. 
Chevrolet Corvette in Virginia, United States
May 2005 - Jun 2011
Sep 2005

4000 mi
Trans leak 
May 2006

10000 mi
Seat memory didn't always work 
Chevrolet Corvette in New Hampshire, United States
Apr 2015 - Jan 2022
Jul 2016

27500 mi

US $800
Left side catalytic converter failed. Replaced both sides with Magnaflow calalytics. 
Chevrolet Corvette in Virginia, United States
May 2010 - Nov 2017
Jun 2010

30000 mi

US $50
HVAC SYSTEM DOES NOT BEGIN WORKING UPON ENGINE STARTUP. DOES START WORKING IF YOU MANUALLY PUSH BUTTONS. SAID MIGHT BE EASY FIX BUT NEED TO DO WORK TO FIND OUT. DID WORK, SAID NOT EASY; WILL COST $700 FOR NEW CONTROL HEAD. LEFT IT BE AS IS. Update: possibly related to rodents chewing through wires. 
Sep 2010

31000 mi

US $150
The fuel door actuator failed. I replaced it. 

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2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet Corvette in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2013 - Jul 2018
Jun 2013

53000 mi

US $145
Replaced serpentine belt 
Jun 2014

59000 mi

US $47
Replaced drive and ac belts due to squeaking noise. Wobbling harmonic balancer beforehand. Gear shift lever sticks in park. Unable to shift. Jam lever hard forward and right , hasn't happened since. This is a common problem with 2005 Corvette automatic transmission 
Jul 2015

61200 mi

US $400
Replaced shift linkage cable 
Chevrolet Corvette in Illinois, United States
Oct 2010 - Jul 2013
May 2013

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. 
Jul 2013

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.  Tech also discovered both shocks are leaking oil! Ugh. Replaced car. 

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2005 Chevrolet Corvette Repair Histories

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