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Expensive Chevrolet Corvette repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

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

Other (2%)

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Chevrolet Corvette repair cost distribution

$2500+ (25%)

$1000 - $2499 (75%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

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Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

3900 mi

US $4200

4 bent wheels. Normal driving on normal roads. No pot holes involved. Manufacturer covered under warranty but with same wheels that have been proven to repeat damage. Known problem with 2 models of this vehicle. Replaced with after market wheels

48325 mi US $775	REPLACED BLOWER MOTOR FOR HVAC
666552 mi US $2511	AC COMPRESSOR REPLACED, FAN AND CONNECTOR REPLACED

7700 mi US $1074	Message "Service Ride Control". RR level ride sensor is broken, replace sensor. Oil dripping from magnetic RR shock. Replace shock. Covered under warranty. Oil dripping from magnetic RR shock. Replace. Rear axle boot leaking grease, outboard. Discovered chip in RR outer CV boot. Covered by warranty.
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 US $400	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.
25000 mi US $190	Old battery with permanent failure.

64685 mi US $103	Struts for hood showing signs of weakening. Replaced two hood struts and two rear hatch struts
65197 mi US $847	Replaced passenger window regulator
68472 mi US $1363	Replaced water pump due to seal leakage

34000 mi US $1650	Noise in right front when turning - replaced hub bearing Traction control was signaling to get service. Sensor clip was not installed properly by other dealer, reinstalled sensor clip Removable roof squeaked when warm or sudden temperature change. Replaced clamps and latches with new version from factory. Sway bar end liks were making noise, replaced.
54300 mi US $113	The seat adjustment stopped working when I moved the seat fully forward

41200 mi US $1000	Harmonic balancer came off. Replaced it with ATI unit.
50700 mi US $1850	Bad throw out bearing. Also replaced clutch while we were in there.
54000 mi US $350	Noise coming from left rear wheel bearing. Replaced bearing.
59000 mi US $100	belt tensioner broke
59000 mi US $650	power steering leak.
61800 mi US $310	alternator failed and was replaced.

49200 mi US $1200	harmonic balancer needed to be replaced
54000 mi US $800	Window would not go all the way up or down.

28520 mi C $199	Left tire pressure sensor replaced
39060 mi C $1200	Balancer and belts. Dealer reported the replacement is better designed part; that Balancer part is the only one they have noticed tends to occur in C6.

70500 mi US $900	Change engine belts and one pulley and waterpump
73000 mi US $300	battery
75000 mi US $2100	11 years and 76,000 miles I needed to have the rotors and break pads changed. 3rd set of new tires

30200 mi US $695	Water Pump was "weeping fluid." Discovered at oil change. Parts ordered and will install on 10May11. $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.
32000 mi US $1000	Bolt backed out of harmonic balancer Bolt backed out of crankcase pulley. Caused horrible bolt rattling around noise. Made belt squeal. Would quiet down after warm-up. Took two trips to 2 dealers to get it fixed. $1000 not covered under extended service contract. i mo. out
39000 mi US $1600	Had oil seal leaks. Claimed it was under my harmonic balancer which needed to be replaced because of oil leak.

64000 mi US $1447	Water pump was leaking.
68300 mi US $1300	Clutch replaced, was wearing out.

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

38000 mi US $561	Column lock
35000 mi US $1000	Replaced fuel cell and sensor
48700 mi US $800	Front leaf spring cracked

89500 mi US $1300	Replaced both rear tie-rod ends. Replaced leaking radiator, leaking water pump, and harmonic balancer.
90000 mi US $350	Replaced HVAC control head unit.
91000 mi US $200	Heater core replaced, a/c system recharged as part of service.

46400 mi US $1120	replaced noisy window regulators in both doors
49000 mi US $1200	Replaced the gasket in the upper oil pan.
50000 mi US $150	Upper oil pan leak. Replaced gaskets
58 mi US $700	Replace harmonic balancer Replace front crankshaft seal

67600 mi US $2000	Replace worn flywheel,clutch disc pressure plate throw out bearing.
69000 mi US $1750	Clutch pedal would stay on floor during shifts at high RPM. Replace clutch disc. flywheel, slave cylinder throw-out bearing.

13000 mi US $1250	Opti-spark died due to defective water pump seal.
13500 mi US $450	Dealer replaced opti-spark but did not replace the water pump which was ready to go out. The water pump let go and took out the brand new opti-spark.
13750 mi US $225	Dealer installed new water pump and another opti-spark that the old pump took out (dealer should have replaced the pump when he replaced the opti-spark). Also, when the first opti-spark was replaced with the old failing pump, the technician pinched off the vacuum tube (that vents the opti-spark), so when the water pump stared leaking it immediately took out the new opti-spark. This was fixed by the owner....me!

Expensive Chevrolet Corvette repairs by problem area

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