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Chevrolet Corvette repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (6%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 652 repairs.
Chevrolet Corvette body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (1%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 77 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2020 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
495-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed automated manual RWD
| 4000 mi | paint was flaking off at headlights, repaired under warrenty |
| 3000 mi | Front trunk would not open using any of the three normal means of doing so. After much consultation with GM techs over 3 days local tech finally convinced them it was an actuator problem (not software). GM overnighted an actuator and problem solved. |
2017 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
460-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed manual RWD
| 18000 mi | rattle in headliner near mirror cup holder cover not latching |
2017 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
455-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed manual RWD
| 2000 mi | Replace center brake light due to moisture |
2016 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
460-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 2000 mi | Factory full dual stripes have rapidly came up in the same areas. Now it has done the same again 3rd time and the same areas. |
2016 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
460-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed manual RWD
| 16125 mi | The convertable top wouldn't full close. A sensor was replaced |
2015 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
supercharged 650hp 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 9000 mi | Have a noise from the right side of the car, inside by the rear speaker. Have been trying to find it for a while. I am going to take the mechanic for a test drive so he can pinpoint it. |
2015 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
supercharged 650hp 6.2L V8 7-speed manual RWD
| 1000 mi | This is a two top car. Both removable tops rattled while driving. Installed parts per GM TSB but after the repair the tops rattled worse than before. |
| 7200 mi | Roof fixed to cure rattle. |
2015 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
460-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 10000 mi | Metal key lock became dislodged from rear fascia. Lock re-attached. |
| 8900 mi | Drivers door gasket replaced to stop water leak into cabin. |
| Front driver's side fender misaligned causing paint chip in driver's door. Fender re-aligned, paint touched up. | |
| 6000 mi | Removable roof rattle. TSB to replace front roof pins. |
2015 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
460-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed manual RWD
| 4600 mi | Also roof panel makes unwanted noises. Not repaired. |
| 14880 mi | Excessive wind noise at driver ear. Weatherstrip at back of driver side door replaced under warranty. Noise now considered "normal", significantly reduced from before. |
| 13000 mi | Creaking roof pins, fixed via the TSB for creaking roof |
| 3000 mi | Driver seat was squeaking pretty loud. Dealer was unable to fix after 3 days. Used dry silicone spray and fixed it myself. The tab in the trunk that you latch the privacy cover to broke which were both replaced under warranty The rubber grommet that does on the front teeth of T-top was crushed because it came off. |
| 9600 mi | Front windshield cracked, replaced under warranty. |
2015 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
455-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed manual RWD
| 7440 mi | Bezel on seat moulding was broken. |
2014 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
460-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed manual RWD
| 5000 mi | Carbon fiber roof making noise, however, it may be the sunvisors. |
| 8000 mi | Passenger sun visor was making noise. |
| 17000 mi | Driver's side rear bumper is popping out from it's base on the side of the car. This is a known problem with 2014 Corvette Stingray's. Repair was not completed successfully. |
| 17300 mi | Driver's side rear bumper is popping out from it's base on the side of the car. This is a known problem with 2014 Corvette Stingray's. Repair was completed successfully. |
| 23000 mi | Wet sand and buff both doors on the car. Driver's door was successful. Pass. door still has some issues. |
| 4000 mi | Panel alignment issue with rear quarter panels against rear fascia |
| 6000 mi | Panel alignment issue on right rear. Third attempt. still unsuccessful. Additional parts on order. |
| 6300 mi | Panel alignment issue |
2014 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
460-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 6000 mi | Replaced driver's side door panel due to defect in leather. |
| 12680 mi | Did NOISY Top fix...worked well on subsequent trips. |
| 2000 mi | Rattle in drivers door, door skin vibrating against door intrusion beem. Sealant added to gap to stop rattle. |
| 19000 mi US $79 |
Had TSB on removeable roof for popping noises. Had to pay for diagnosis to make sure problem was related to TSB. The popping noise was related to the TSB and was informed cost to fix would be ~$600. Decided to live with the problem. |
| 6000 mi | replaced rubber gasket around frame of window. |
| 7600 mi | replaced defecting chrome rim |
| 12000 mi | interior armrest replaced under warranty |
2014 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
455-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed manual RWD
| 7000 mi | Seat trim replaced |
| 3000 mi | Passenger door unlock switch broken |
| 6200 mi | Left seat back has several area that are showing signs of excessive wear that doesn't appear normal |
| 11000 mi | Right rear quarter was replaced due to stress cracks |
2014 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
455-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 16000 mi | Removable targa top rattle. Tech bulletin repair was made. |
2014 Chevrolet Corvette 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 12000 mi | Minor complexion issue with interior trim ring around gearshift |
2011 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 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 | 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. Interior convertible top liner. String broken.Took it to two dealers, both said take it to auto upholstery shop. Both shops said "no" take it to a dealer that knows all about Corvette tops. Now what? |
2009 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
505-horsepower 7.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 2020 mi | Glove box did not latch properly. Dealer replaced glove box |
2009 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 3627 mi | Shifter boot assembly was coming loose, speaker cover was coming off on driver's side, and rattle in driver side door handle. |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
505-horsepower 7.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 15000 mi | The left rear wheel well trim came loose. The dealer's body shop re-attached it. |
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 |
| 23000 mi | unexplained hole in seat cover. Covered by warranty. |
| 15000 mi | Top squeaks annoying. GM has been building this same car since 2005. Same squeaks, they do not fix the problem. "Live with it" not for a $55,000. car. |
| 25000 mi | DOOR HANDLE BAD |
| 12000 mi US $220 |
A standard problem with most 'vettes is a popping/crackling noise from the removable roof panel. There is a TSB for this issue, and the TSB was fixed on my car for this trip. Parts were ordered, so the car was in the shop 1 extra day. |
| 12000 mi US $50 |
glass roof panel had many small cracks in it |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 1050 mi | Warranty replacement of driver side door panel |
| 104620 mi US $20 |
Hood struts lacked pressure to keep hood open. |
| 105000 mi US $35 |
Seat foam collapsed on driver's seat. |
| 8000 mi US $200 |
The Corvette coupe has a removable hardtop. The rollers used to secure the roof to the frame were re-designed and a Service Bulletin was issued. New rollers installed and problem resolved. |
| 16000 mi | targa roof handles replaced under TSB because of squeaks (about a half an hour for free) |
| 15000 mi | Problems with glass top Excessive road noise |
| 7000 mi | Front passenger A-pillar has air bubbles that show up when hot outside. 2. 4LT leather dash coming unglued near driver side a-pillar New complete dash was ordered after original service appointment. Dash and a-pillar were installed during this visit 1. Front passenger A-pillar has air bubbles that show up when hot outside.rnrn2. 4LT leather dash coming unglued near driver side a-pillar New complete dash was ordered after original service appointment. Dash and a-pillar were installed during this visit |
| 19000 mi | Top repaired, new handles. |
| 20000 mi | Leather seat bolsters replaced due to excessive wear. |
| 13000 mi | Rattling and popping roof.Had my roof latches replaced under warranty with help from Alissa at GM customer svc center.13,400 miles. |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 25000 mi | Removable roof panel rattled and squeaked when. A roller would get loose and make noise. Dealer wanted $600 for new handles with no roller. After research, I repaired it with two 3/32nd e-clips on the roller shaft that tightened it - $0.34 |
| 26750 mi | Roof latches pooping and squeaking. Replaced roof hold down handles due to squeaking all done under warranty |
| 2000 mi | Roof panel squeak--new latches installed. |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 9000 mi | glove compartment latch broke, unable to open. |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 3400 mi | Door window trim not installed correctly during factory assembly |
2007 Chevrolet Corvette
Engine not specified
| 31000 mi US $120 |
The driver seat belt shoulder strap rubs against the seatback until the material breaks down. Chevrolet replaced it once, but wouldn't a second time. Corvettes come with cheap seats and this is an inherent defect. Chevy can do better. |
| 16500 mi US $50 |
windshield cowl deformed |
2007 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 10000 mi | Roof Squeeking |
| 26000 mi | Roof rattles over bumps. |
| 34000 mi US $1650 |
Removable roof squeaked when warm or sudden temperature change. Replaced clamps and latches with new version from factory. |
| 44300 mi | Replace glove box latch. |
| 48000 mi | Glove box latch broke, AGAIN. It was replaced in Sept 2015, so the dealer replaced it under warranty with no charge for parts and labor. |
2007 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 24800 mi | Loose piece of exterior fascia |
| 21000 mi | Vanity mirror broke off on passenger side. Dealer replaced vanity mirror. |
| 8000 mi | Adjustment to targa top due to popping sound. |
2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 2945 mi | Center console trim plate cracked / Replacetrim Plate |
| 4198 mi | ASh tray door wont stay closed/ ReplaceConsole ash tray conpartment |
| 7814 mi | Dash trim is coming loose/ Replace molding |
2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 24000 mi | roof repaired for separation problem, new painted skin replaced. |
| 25000 mi | Painted roof was creaking so dealership added some lubricant somewhere. I have not taken roof off to look yet. |
2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 38100 mi US $90 |
replaced broken glove compartment latch. |
| 30200 mi US $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. |
2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 4000 mi US $600 |
New clips on driver door to keep inside panel attached to door. |
2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Coupe
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 44000 mi US $500 |
Replaced water pump gaskets, turned rotors, flushed cooling system |
2002 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Coupe
405-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 114000 mi US $200 |
Water leaks from cracked trim piece on roof. Can soak headliner or run down the A pillar into the carpet. |
| 34000 mi US $10 |
Plastic "pop-on" plastic cover on driver's side door panel fell off. The holding tabs broke off. |
1990 Chevrolet Corvette 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 46200 mi US $70 |
Driver and passenger window seals were dry and brittle, no longer preventing rain from running into doors. Replaced. |
| 47000 mi US $30 |
Replaced rear hatch struts |
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