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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.
2005 Chevrolet Corvette repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (38%)
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 201767000 miUS $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 201464000 miUS $1447 | Water pump was leaking. | ||
| Apr 201568300 miUS $1300 | Clutch replaced, was wearing out. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Arizona, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 201524100 miUS $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 20075330 mi | Auto climate control not functioning. Air vent direction not functioning. Replaced air vent actuator. | ||
| Jun 201716000 miUS $145 | Battery not charging | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Arizona, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 201118000 miUS $250 | battery shorted out had to tow into dealership and replace it. | ||
| Dec 201422000 miUS $1400 | drivers door lock failed, manual hatch lock failed | ||
| Mar 201522000 miUS $248 | Battery shorted out, second time since I have had the vehicle | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Texas, United States May 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Nov 201244000 miUS $40 | Check engine light reported P0449 code. Replaced EVAP solenoid located right rear underneath car | ||
| Oct 201345000 miUS $150 | Freon leaking from condenser. Ssh needs to removed | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Texas, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 200914500 miUS $10 | Daytime running light bulb replacement | ||
| Jun 200915500 miUS $20 | External rear hatch access button replacement | ||
| Jul 200916000 miUS $10 | Had an "active Handling needs service" message. Signed off by dealer as "no repair needed, cleared message." Daytime running light bulb replacement | ||
| Aug 200920000 miUS $10 | DRL failed after a few thousand miles from last replacement. | ||
2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Corvette in Alberta, Canada Jun 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 20094340 miC $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 201434500 miUS $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 201391000 miUS $1200 | Head gasket replaced Magnetic Selective Shock Leaking and non functional | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Florida, United States May 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| May 201328000 miUS $400 | Replaced leaking water pump. Replaced leaking water pump. | ||
| Oct 201330200 miUS $180 | Fuel door latch spring failure. Actuator still working, must replace entire assembly to keep the furl door closed. Dealer wanted $240. | ||
| May 201432300 miUS $170 | New battery. | ||
| Apr 201534000 mi | Fuel door latch spring failure. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in New Jersey, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201046000 miUS $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 20104000 miUS $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 20104500 miUS $600 | Power telescoping steering wheel switch burned out. | ||
| Sep 20106000 miUS $200 | Repaired radio static. | ||
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 201840000 miUS $848 | Harmonic balancer replaced | ||
| Mar 201841000 miUS $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 20054000 mi | Trans leak | ||
| May 200610000 mi | Seat memory didn't always work | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 201627500 miUS $800 | Left side catalytic converter failed. Replaced both sides with Magnaflow calalytics. | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jun 201030000 miUS $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 201031000 miUS $150 | The fuel door actuator failed. I replaced it. | ||
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 201353000 miUS $145 | Replaced serpentine belt | ||
| Jun 201459000 miUS $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 201561200 miUS $400 | Replaced shift linkage cable | ||
| Chevrolet Corvette in Illinois, United States Oct 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| May 201329200 miUS $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 201330000 miUS $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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