Chevrolet Corvette Complaints

5,302 consumer complaints on file.

#11458458March 26, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
The vehicle would not shift out of Park. Car has less than 20,000 miles. This happened once in a while at first then over time increased to almost every other time the car was started. I took it for repair and was told after searching the VIN # that my 2008 was installed with a 2007 shifter and gear. They said Chevy had numerous problems with the 2007 shifter and changed the 2008 parts so this would not happen. I had to replace both parts at around $2,500.00! I also had to wait on the parts to be found and there was only one available in the entire U.S. Chevy should have to pay for my repair since a 2007 part(s) should not have been placed in a 2008!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458193March 24, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle out of storage and starting the vehicle, he noticed that the active handling and traction control error messages were displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 15,800.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457783March 22, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
After filling up my gas tank in my 2010 Chevrolet Corvette I notice a strong gas smell that permeates through my entire garage and house. Upon investigation from an auto repair shop it has been determined I need to replace a faulty cracked fuel pump. Upon further investigation it seems there was a "Special Coverage Adjustment" from GM for this repair only for up to 120k miles. This should be a recall!!! as it is a very dangerous situation! So because I am over 120k , (just purchased from dealer) I am responsible for the 3k repair? That is 100% not acceptable. 15682 Primary Tank Module Flange Fuel and Vapor Leaks Copyright 2016 General Motors. Reference Number: N150682 Release Date: January 2017 GWM Number: 2015682
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457527March 20, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Upon filling the car to a full tank that is a strong gas smell that permeates the cab. This smell is persistent even while driving with the convertible top down. People driving behind me were are able to smell the gasoline vapors. The vapors and smell subside once I get below 3/4 tank of gas.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457405March 19, 2022
ENGINE
On Wednesday March 16, I was driving my 2022 C8 Corvette with only 450 miles on it. I stopped a red light and the car stalled out. I didn't think anything of it and push to start it up again and it started as i continued to drive I approached another red light and as I stopped at it the car shut off and again and wouldn't start back up, as I pushed the start button I smelled smoke and I stop trying to start the car. Oil pressure gauge was reading 0 pressure and flashing red. A notification came across the dash board indicating engine failure and also was notified by my app on my cell phone that the engine failed. Tow truck driver couldn't put the car in neutral due to the vehicle not starting, having to drag onto the flatbed for towing back to dealer
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457179March 17, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
There is very strong odor of fuel fumes after filling the vehicle. No gas appears to be leaking onto the ground. Fuel cap has been checked and replaced, odor still present. Odor seeps into interior and fumes are overwhelming for the driver. Research indicates that this is a known problem (there are over 300+ NHTSA complaints), however GM will only repair to 10 years. When the problem was finally diagnosed on my car, it was over 10 years old. My car has approximately 88,000 miles on it. This leak is a potential FIRE hazard and health hazard as breathing in gasoline fumes is a known health risk. Chevrolet should extend the repair period over to the life of the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457023March 16, 2022
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS, SUSPENSION
The computer isn't allowing me to check off the other issues. The brakes were the other thing that couldn't be checked off. The vehicle went off the road and the brakes locked and now the vehicle is totaled. Had I been notified about these recalls this would not have happened.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11456988March 16, 2022
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2014 Corvette Chevrolet. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle misfired and was not running properly. The information center became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where the information center and plugs were replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time and was diagnosed that metal shavings were in the oil pan and that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving in his neighborhood, the stabilizer and engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 4,900.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456578March 14, 2022
WHEELS
the wheels crack / bend won't hold air in normal driving
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456599March 14, 2022
WHEELS:RIM
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the low tire pressure warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact stated that she added air to the tires however, the low tire pressure warning light remained illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the cause of the failure as cracks in the rear passenger’s and driver’s side wheels. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456523March 13, 2022
WHEELS
Rear rims (20 by 12, cast aluminum) have both cracked with no trauma to the rim other than simply driving the car on the street. Right rear has been repaired multiple times and has now cracked right beside the repaired cracks. The left rear has cracked on the inside by the bead and with two wheels cracked and leaking air, I have ended up ordering two new rims from GM. I put some tire sealant in the left rear and that slowed down the slow leak while the new rims were being delivered. I have talked about this many times with the dealer and with GM, and they say I must have caused the cracks by my driving, which doesn't make sense to me. They say sue me and point out that you, the NTHSA, haven't ordered the rims recalled. These are now the seventh and eighth cracks that have developed on my rear rims, three different rims. One original lasted 27,000 miles before the first crack. The replacement original for that first rim lasted about 7,000 miles before the first crack. The last original rim of the same size on the back lasted 37,500 miles before the first crack appeared. I bought a 1978 Corvette new with forged aluminum rims and drove it some 150,000 miles with no rim cracking problems and I drove a 2001 Corvette Z06 that I bought used for over 100,000 miles over the same roads I've now driving my 2016 Corvette on and had not a single rim cracking problem (again, forged aluminum rims on that). I have had no cracking problems with the front 19 by 10 cast aluminum rims, so it sure appears to be the rear rim cracks are because of defects in the casting process. GM make the choice to go with cast aluminum rims instead of the stronger forged aluminum, and I don't take exception to their design choice as long as the rims hold up to everyday driving stresses. The rim cracks historically expand over time and ignoring them could, in the dealer's estimation, result in catastrophic rim failure resulting in a serious accident and potential driver fatality.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456406March 12, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I have just recently purchased this 2013 Corvette grand sport. I'm come out into my garage this morning March 12th 2022 and there is a trail of fuel leaking from the rear driver's side of the car. Doing a quick online search I have found that this is a common problem on these cars . There is there is a plastic fitting on top of the fuel pump or the fuel tank itself is commonly known to develop a crack. This is an exceptionally dangerous situation as the fuel tank is very close to the hot exhaust when driving. Please advise as to any recourse I may have with GM or any Chevrolet dealership . This is a 2013 corvette with only 46000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456433March 12, 2022
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Receiving error message "Side Detection Temporarily Unavailable"
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455250March 4, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an inspection station for a smog test, the technician informed him that there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank onto the exhaust pipe. Additionally, a strong fuel odor was detected inside the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the Special Coverage Adjustment Number: 15682 for the Primary Tank Module Flange Fuel and Vapor Leaks had expired. The contact related the failure to TSB: N150682. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11452279February 16, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Column Lock, Service Active Handling System. Engine shut down (off) happened and avoided collision. Contacted GM and refused to issue a TSB (#18-NA-346, issued November 14, 2018).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451879February 14, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
After filling with gas I drove home and parked in the garage. When I went in the garage a few hours later there was a very strong smell of gasoline. there is no sign of a gas leak on the garage floor.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451962February 14, 2022
STEERING, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Chevy / GM recalled over 100,000 Corvettes built between 1997 and 2004 for a steering column lock issue, that renders the car un drivable. The fuel supply cuts off at 2 miles per hour. Many of the dealers did a faulty job fixing the problem, causing it to recur. My 2001 Corvette (with less than 17,000 miles) repeatedly experiences this problem. GM says they will not warrant this known defective design, due to the recall expiring. According to an internet search on “Corvette Steering Column Lock”, there no telling how many unhappy Corvette owners this has created. Need your help getting this $50,000 car back on the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450808February 7, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
unable to move shift lever out of park
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449439January 30, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I took car to local Chevrolet dealer to have headlight flashing problem corrected. They gave me back the car saying it was fixed. Problem is still there and now they want regular shop rate to repair the recal problem. Problem is a broken wire in the fuse box in engine compartment. This causes the low beam headlights to flicker on and off wfter engine compartment heats up. Car is unsafe to drive at night.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11449488January 30, 2022
WHEELS
2019 Corvette Grand Sport August 2021 - Driver side rear wheel cracked losing pressure rapidly making continued driving dangerous. Instructed by a local dealership to drive at minimum speed to the dealership to prevent the degradation and potential catastrophic failure of the wheel and/or tire. Drove to a local dealership where the wheel was inspected and confirmed to be cracked. Wheel was replaced with a new OEM GM Corvette wheel. January 2022 - Passenger side front wheel cracked losing pressure rapidly making continued driving dangerous. Immediately drove the vehicle home and parked it until I could confirm the problem. Have not driven it since and will being the process of replacement within the week (01/30/2022).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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