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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (30%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 10 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

44000 mi

US $40
Check engine light reported P0449 code. Replaced EVAP solenoid located right rear underneath car 
64000 mi

US $1447
Water pump was leaking. 
68300 mi

US $1300
Clutch replaced, was wearing out. 

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2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

91000 mi

US $1200
Head gasket replaced 
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. 
28000 mi

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

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2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

27500 mi

US $800
Left side catalytic converter failed. Replaced both sides with Magnaflow calalytics. 
40000 mi

US $848
Harmonic balancer replaced 

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2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

53000 mi

US $145
Replaced serpentine belt 
59000 mi

US $47
Replaced drive and ac belts due to squeaking noise. Wobbling harmonic balancer beforehand. 

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2005 Chevrolet Corvette Engine Problems

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