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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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Chart based on 652 repairs.
Chevrolet Corvette suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 43 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
| 3500 mi | Rear left wheel sticks out 0.5" more than right rear wheel. This is a manufacturing assembly defect. I could force them to fix it, but they could likely break something else in the process. |
2016 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
460-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 6700 mi US $150 |
Alignment done and 4 tires replaced. Front tires on wear bars at 6600 miles from possible poor factory alignment. |
2015 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
460-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 4000 mi | MR shock absorber leaking. Replaced |
2015 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
455-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed manual RWD
| 7440 mi | Magnetic ride sensor module had to be replaced. Warning was indicating “service suspension”. The first time at the shop they reflashed the software but the warning light came back in when driving the car home. |
2014 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
460-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed manual RWD
| 19000 mi | Loose end link causing noise on bumps. |
| 32714 mi US $140 |
Rear sway bar end link was loose causing noise when going over rough pavement |
2011 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 7300 mi | Magnetic shocks, both rears replaced under warranty. |
| 7700 mi US $1074 |
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. |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
505-horsepower 7.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 21000 mi | Upon inspecting the car after a high speed track event I noticed the power steering pump was leaking. I took it into the dealership and they confirmed the leak, ordered a new pump and installed it the next day. |
| 28000 mi | Wheel bearing was loose and making noise. Left front tie rod was loose and had to be replaced. End links on front stabilizer bar were loose. |
| 28300 mi | Parts were ordered in September and replaced in October. |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 16000 mi | front and rear sway bar links replaced under TSB warranty. (Squeaky only but replaced in about a half an hour for free) |
| 7000 mi US $100 |
Alignment completed |
| 132383 mi US $234 |
Replaced all four wheel bearings due to vibration and noise. |
| 48000 mi US $800 |
all 4 tie rod ends were worn out and needed to be replaced. Car is driven on track/autocross which likely caused premature wear. |
| 49000 mi US $75 |
Powersteering fluid system was leaking fluid. The lines are famous to wear out and break. The repair is time consuming but in my case it was just overheated fluid boiling over. |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 41000 mi US $1000 |
needed new shocks because car felt unsafe when it hit bumps |
2007 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 23000 mi | roof squeeking and rear end clunking (weird grinding noise they claim was from bad lube when the dealership had already tore the whole thing down and replaced with their own fluids multiple times) |
| 69800 mi | Leaking power steering high pressure hose |
| 34000 mi US $1650 |
Noise in right front when turning - replaced hub bearing Sway bar end liks were making noise, replaced. |
2007 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 79000 mi US $300 |
Power steering high pressure hose cracked and was replaced. |
| 28300 mi | Mounting flange for back wheel broke free from hub. |
| 54000 mi US $350 |
Noise coming from left rear wheel bearing. Replaced bearing. |
| 59000 mi US $650 |
power steering leak. |
2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 47000 mi US $320 |
left rear wheel bearing |
| 72000 mi US $350 |
left rear wheel bearing went out |
| 84900 mi US $300 |
left wheel bearing |
| 110300 mi US $300 |
left rear wheel bearing went out again |
| 7743 mi | service active handling message comes on at times / Install clip into steering wheel position sensor |
2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 15500 mi US $450 |
"Service Active Handling" alert twice while turning sharply at low speeds. Replaced sensor in steering wheel. |
| 75300 mi US $500 |
Rebuilt the power steering pump and replaced high pressure hose |
2006 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 35000 mi US $900 |
Left front f55 (magnetic control shock absorber), $650.00 plus shipping, plus installation. I'm not physically able to do the job myself. I hope none of the others fail. |
2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 4000 mi US $600 |
Front tie rod end bushings replaced. Slightly loose. |
| 91000 mi US $1200 |
Magnetic Selective Shock Leaking and non functional |
2005 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 30000 mi US $73 |
Tech also discovered both shocks are leaking oil! Ugh. Replaced car. |
2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Coupe
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 89800 mi US $10000 |
Replaced both rear tie-rod ends. |
2003 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 20700 mi US $500 |
Removed plastic "shock stuffer" spacers installed by factory for shipping. These items are unique to 2003-2004 Corvettes with the F55 magnetic selective ride control suspension, and were intended to be removed by the selling dealer during PDI. This was never done on my vehicle, resulting in an abnormally harsh ride. |
2002 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 111000 mi US $400 |
Replaced shocks. Added tunnel plate. |
2002 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Coupe
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 38000 mi US $561 |
Column lock |
| 48700 mi US $800 |
Front leaf spring cracked |
2002 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 59100 mi | Purchased car, had Chevy Dealer replace Steering Column Position Sensor as part of the sale. Shop claimed costs / labor was $499.xx. |
2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 44000 mi US $350 |
Replaced rear wheel bearings |
2001 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Hatch
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 84800 mi US $1200 |
The steering rack started leaking. A rebuilt rack was ordered and installed |
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