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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%)

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2005 Chevrolet Corvette electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 16 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

14500 mi

US $10
Daytime running light bulb replacement 
16000 mi

US $10
Daytime running light bulb replacement 
20000 mi

US $10
DRL failed after a few thousand miles from last replacement. 
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 
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. 
5330 mi Auto climate control not functioning. Air vent direction not functioning. Replaced air vent actuator. 
16000 mi

US $145
Battery not charging 
45000 mi

US $150
Freon leaking from condenser. Ssh needs to removed 

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2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

32300 mi

US $170
New battery. 
4500 mi

US $600
Power telescoping steering wheel switch burned out. 
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

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. 
31000 mi

US $150
The fuel door actuator failed. I replaced it. 
10000 mi Seat memory didn't always work 

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2005 Chevrolet Corvette Electrical Problems

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